Easy Coffee Loaf Cake

I realised recently I was missing anything coffee on my website. (Except my Vodka Espresso Martini)! So here’s my lovely recipe for an Easy Coffee Loaf Cake 🙂

It took me a month to perfect it, so sorry it took ages.

But I think it’s worth it for a great coffee cake!

Moist Coffee Cake Recipe

I wanted this loaf cake to be really moist and so I did a huge amount of research.

I decided I’d try adding some soured cream into the mix.

It is supposed to keep it moist and I’m really happy to say it certainly flipping does.

Moist Coffee Cake Texture

It also gives it a nice dense texture, perfect to have cold with a brew!

This lovely cake is sturdy enough for a lunch box too!

I’d call it a tin cake, you know one to always have in the tin incase anyone pops round (not sure how long it would stay in the tin as it’s so good!).

It’s delicious but not too ‘fancy.’

Do you know what I mean?

A good basic staple – a cuppa tea cake or a cup of coffee cake!

Easy Coffee Cake Glaze

I really didn’t want to have a buttercream icing on this loaf, but I’m sure it would be lovely too

(Actually if you split the cake lengthways and added vanilla buttercream and use the same coffee glaze on the top, this cake would become a seriously fancy cake!!)

Yum I’m going to do that next time

However this time I fancied a sort of coffee flavour icing and boy it’s good!

It adds an intense coffee punch with a sweet kick (but not too much)

This icing is also really easy and would work perfectly on cupcakes too!

Gluten Free Coffee Loaf Cake?

Yes simply replace the flour with your favourite gluten free flour and you’re away

How long can you store your Coffee Cake?

Well I reckon up to 5 days in a sealed cake tin, but to be quite honest I’m not sure it will last that long

Can I freeze my Coffee Loaf Cake?

Yes yes yes you can

I prefer to freeze mine without the topping on

Wrap it in greaseproof paper then foil and pop it in the freezer

It will keep for a couple of months

When you want it, simply remove from the freezer and defrost at room temperature

How do I know when my coffee loaf cake is baked?

This loaf cake bakes in approximately 45 minutes, normally. However please be aware that ovens do vary and that your bake time could too….

When it’s baked it will be golden brown and risen, and firm to touch

If you are unsure you can always insert a skewer into the centre. When you take the skewer out it will come out clean, with no wet batter on the skewer

If it’s still wet then it may not be quite baked so give it another 5-10 minutes and try again

Can I make my coffee loaf cake recipe gluten free?

Yes and it’s really simple

Simply replace the flour for gluten free flour

Loaf Liners for loaf Cakes?

Also before I forget, have you discovered loaf liners yet?

Oh they are fantastic, you can say ‘bye’ to trying to line a loaf tin!

I love them, so easy and you can find them in most supermarkets and they are not expensive either

Just a note, I always use my trusted stand mixer however there is no reason you can mix by hand.

Just make sure you cream your butter and sugar until light and creamy

So why not have a go and please let me know what you think!

I hope you enjoy – just look at it 🙂

Coffee & Walnut Cake

Oh and if you want a coffee & walnut loaf cake – chuck some in – simple (or pecans)

Enjoy guys!

Clare X

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Big Love Clare