As Easter approaches and more South Africans turn to at-home baking, coffee-infused desserts are gaining popularity as a way to add depth to traditional treats. Jacobs is leaning into this trend by showcasing how cappuccino blends can be used as a versatile ingredient in seasonal recipes.
Coffee offers a simple way to balance sweetness and introduce a more layered flavour profile to familiar bakes, making it an appealing addition to classic Easter desserts. From cakes to frostings, incorporating coffee can transform everyday recipes into something a little more unexpected.
This Easter, home baking takes a slightly different turn with the addition of coffee-inspired flavours. This cappuccino-infused coffee cake blends the comfort of a freshly baked treat with the familiar ritual of coffee, offering a simple twist on traditional Easter desserts.
With its smooth texture and balanced flavour, it’s well-suited to sharing with family or enjoying a relaxed long weekend.
Serves: 8–12
Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 tbsp Jacobs Kronung Freeze Dried Instant Coffee
- 200g plain flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- 200g brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 220g butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp milk
For the frosting:
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 sachet Jacobs Vanilla Cappuccino
- 125g unsalted butter
- 225g icing sugar
- ¼ cup melted milk chocolate
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170°C and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the coffee, flour, baking powder, brown sugar and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, eggs, and milk until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the tins and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
For the frosting:
- Whip the butter and vanilla essence until light and fluffy.
- Gradually whisk in the icing sugar and Jacobs vanilla cappuccino sachet until fully incorporated.
To assemble:
- Sandwich the two cake layers with half the frosting.
- Top with the remaining frosting and drizzle over melted chocolate.
Serve and enjoy a slice of something frothy this Easter.