DIY Recipe: Espresso Streusel Bliss Coffee Cake

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of fresh coffee brewing in the morning—except maybe the scent of a warm, buttery coffee cake straight from the oven.  We believe that the café experience should extend beyond just your morning cup, which is why we’re bringing you the perfect pairing: our Espresso Streusel Bliss Coffee Cake. Infused with bold espresso and topped with a rich cinnamon crumble, this cake is everything you need to turn your kitchen into your favorite coffee spot.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3-large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the Coffee Streusel:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tbsp instant coffee or finely ground coffee (Partners Elevate was used in our recipe)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the Vanilla Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
• Make the Streusel: In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, coffee, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and combine until crumbly. Set aside.
• Make the Cake Batter:
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
• Assemble the Cake:
  • Spread the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle coffee streusel evenly over the batter.
  • Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  • Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

The Coffee That Brings It All Together.

What’s a blissful coffee cake without an exceptional brew to match? We used Elevate—a standout medium roast crafted for complexity and balance. Scroll down to meet the beans that made this cake extra memorable.