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:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 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.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the cooled coffee/sour cream mixture to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
  7. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  8. Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and evenly distribute the coffee crumble on top.
  9. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, instant espresso powder, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the icing over the cake once cooled.