Rich and moist coffee cake layered with creamy coffee frosting. Perfect dessert for coffee lovers and ideal with an afternoon espresso.

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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup unsalted butter softened

4 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp instant coffee powder

1 cup butter softened for frosting

3 cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp brewed coffee

1 tsp vanilla extract

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Grease and line a 9 inch cake pan.

3. Whisk flour baking powder baking soda salt and coffee powder.

4. Beat butter sugar and brown sugar until fluffy.

5. Add eggs one at a time mixing well.

6. Mix in vanilla extract.

7. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.

8. Pour batter into prepared pan.

9. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until golden.

10. Cool cake completely.

11. Beat frosting butter powdered sugar coffee and vanilla.

12. Spread frosting over cake and serve.

Use strong brewed coffee for deeper flavor.

Cake tastes even better the next day.

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.