Description

Experience the warmth of the holiday season with this delightful Christmas Coffee Cake, infused with rich coffee and aromatic spices—perfect for festive gatherings or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or dairy alternative)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup brewed coffee (strong)

Instructions

Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until well mixed.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee. Whisk until fully blended.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about ten minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating nuts or dried fruits into your batter. - You can substitute some of the flour with almond flour for a gluten-free version. - To enhance sweetness, drizzle a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk over the cooled cake.