Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- One by one, add the eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and instant espresso powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and eggs, alternating with sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the greased Bundt pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Soaking
- While the cake is baking, mix the cooled brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and sugar in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Once the cake is done baking, allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Invert it onto a wire rack and poke holes across the top with a skewer. Pour the coffee soaking syrup over it.
Topping
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar.
- Slice the cake, top with the mascarpone whipped topping, and dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, substitute strong coffee with chocolate milk. Garnish with chocolate shavings or espresso beans for an elegant touch. The cake can be made a day in advance and stored covered at room temperature.