Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp (6g) instant espresso powder
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (12g) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (6g) instant espresso powder
- 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp (1ml) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and espresso powder. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work the cold cubed butter into the mixture until it forms coarse, pebble-like crumbs. Set aside in the fridge.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the cooled coffee/sour cream mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and evenly distribute the coffee crumble on top.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, instant espresso powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cake once cooled.