Something changed when I had twins. I don’t mean that my life was thrown upside down or that I would never get a moment’s peace. I mean my tastebuds changed. Before I had twins I never drank coffee. Ever. After having them I became slightly addicted. I think it was the complete and utter lack of sleep which did it. I felt I needed that burst of energy that you can only get from coffee. I’ve always liked coffee very sweet and that is why this coffee cake recipe is the perfect treat. The hit of pure caffeine packed in sugary, buttery goodness. This is made from Nespresso compatible capsules, which give a real hit of coffee.
For the cake
125g butter
100g caster sugar
30g golden sugar
2 eggs
125g self raising flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 capsule of espresso coffee
for the icing
100g butter
200g icing sugar
1/2 capsule of espresso coffee
Coffee granules
Method
Heat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5
Whisk together butter, golden syrup and eggs.
Sift the flour and baking powder. Add the coffee capsule.
Mix together.
Pour into a 6inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Leave to cool
Make the icing by beating the butter with the icing sugar. Add the coffee and spread onto the top of the cake.
Grind coffee granules to a dust and lightly dust over the top of the cake.
Of course if you are drinking coffee you do not need to have coffee cake to go with it, but it certainly does taste good. I like a shot of dark espresso with the sweetness of a coffee cake. In the cake I used Caffe Cagliari, who now make coffee capsules which are compatible with Nespresso machines. Here is where you can buy Caffe Cagliari coffee. Caffe Cagliari are a family company steeped in over 100 years of Italian history.
Alessandra Cagliari, the great great grand daughter of the founder handles the marketing and packaging today. Every single cup is an exquisite masterpiece, the result of more than 100 years of knowledge and tradition. The qualitative and sensory standards of Espresso have been certified by the Italian Espresso National Institute (I.N.E.I.), which protects and promotes Italian Espresso.
Disclaimer: In association with Caffe Cagliari
