Coffee Coffee Cake Recipe

Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (30)

  • For the Hazelnut-Cocoa Nib Crunch:
  • 1 1/4 cup toasted skinned hazelnuts (See Notes)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa nibs
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  • For the Cake:
  • Baking spray
  • 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
  • 1/4 cup instant espresso powder
  • 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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  • For the Glaze:
  • 6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

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