Coffee Chiffon Cake with Coffee Buttercream Frosting

Coffee Chiffon Cake with Coffee Buttercream Frosting

A Coffee Chiffon Cake with Coffee Buttercream Frosting is light, airy, and infused with rich coffee flavor—perfect for coffee lovers. Here’s a detailed recipe for a moist, delicate coffee chiffon cake topped with creamy coffee buttercream.

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coffee Buttercream Frosting Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Make the Coffee Chiffon Cake

1. Preheat the Oven:

1. • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

1. • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:

1. • In another bowl, combine the egg yolks, oil, coffee, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4. Combine Wet and Dry:

1. • Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

5. Whip Egg Whites:

1. • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

6. Fold in Egg Whites:

1. • Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the mixture.

7. Bake:

1. • Pour the batter into the ungreased tube pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool:

1. • Invert the pan and let the cake cool completely upside down.

2. Make the Coffee Buttercream Frosting

1. Beat the Butter:

1. • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy.

2. Add Sugar and Coffee:

1. • Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Pour in the cooled coffee and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and fluffy. Add a pinch of salt to taste.

3. Assemble the Cake

1. Frost the Cake:

1. • Once the cake is completely cool, remove it from the pan. Place it on a serving plate and spread the Coffee Buttercream Frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

2. Serve:

Slice and enjoy your delightful Coffee Chiffon Cake with Coffee Buttercream Frosting!

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