Coffeecake: Coffee Coffee Cake

posted by Meryl 01-31-102 10:57 PM

Coffee Coffee Cake
Makes 9 servings

1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso or 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

Glaze:
2 teaspoons 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon instant espresso or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar


Preheat oven to 350F. (325 F for dark pans)

Combine first 3 ingredients; set aside.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Combine yogurt, butter, vanilla, and egg; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.

Spread half of cake batter into an 8-inch square cake pan coated with cooking spray, and sprinkle with half of espresso mixture. Top with remaining batter, spreading to cover; sprinkle with remaining espresso mixture. Swirl batters together using a knife, and sprinkle with walnuts.

Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool on a wire rack.

Glaze:
Combine milk and 1 teaspoon espresso, stirring until coffee granules dissolve, and stir in the powdered sugar. Drizzle espresso glaze over cake.

Total Time: 60 minutes Source: CookingLight

Nutrition Facts(per Serving): 234 calories, 41.8 g carbohydrates, 26 mg cholesterol, 5.4 g fat, 131 mg sodium, 4.8 g protein, 77 mg calcium, 1.4 mg iron, 0.8 g fiber

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