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Moist Irish Coffee Cake Recipe with Easy Whiskey Glaze Perfect for Breakfast

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A tender and rich Irish coffee cake infused with strong coffee and topped with a smooth whiskey glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp Irish whiskey
  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9-inch cake pan and lightly dust with flour or use parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the cooled brewed coffee, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into the wet mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, folding gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking at 35 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, Irish whiskey, and milk or cream until smooth, adjusting consistency as needed.
  11. Drizzle the whiskey glaze evenly over the cooled cake and let it set for about 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use cooled strong coffee to avoid scrambling eggs. Cream butter and sugar well for a tender crumb. Do not overmix after adding flour. Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze melting. Adjust glaze thickness with milk or powdered sugar. The cake tastes better after resting a day wrapped.

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