Ultimate White Chocolate Mocha Coffee Cake with Creamy Blueberry Filling: A Coffee Lover’s Dream

Prepare to delight your taste buds with this exquisite Coffee Flavored Cake, perfectly complemented by a luscious White Chocolate Mocha Whipped Cream Frosting and a vibrant, creamy blueberry filling. This isn’t just any dessert; it’s a feather-light white cake, boasting a delicate texture that makes it an ideal center-piece for any birthday, celebration, or special occasion. With the rich, aromatic essence of coffee infused into both the cake layers and the decadent frosting, this recipe is truly a dream come true for the dedicated coffee connoisseur in your life. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of robust coffee, sweet white chocolate, and tangy blueberry, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.

This particular coffee cake holds a special place, as it was lovingly prepared for my husband’s birthday this year – a fitting tribute to his undeniable passion for coffee! The inspiration for this spectacular creation stemmed from another cherished recipe on this site: my Gingerbread Cake with Blueberry Cookie Butter Filling, which I crafted for a dear friend’s celebration a few years prior. The combination of coffee, elegant white chocolate, and juicy blueberry flavors melds together in perfect symphony, creating a truly sophisticated and satisfying flavor profile. Despite its gourmet appeal, this layered coffee cake recipe is surprisingly straightforward to make and incredibly simple to decorate, allowing you to achieve stunning results without extensive effort.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a gathering, or simply craving an exceptional treat, this coffee-infused dessert promises to impress. Its light and airy structure distinguishes it from dense coffee cakes, offering a delightful contrast. The subtle bitterness of coffee, the creamy sweetness of white chocolate, and the bright burst of blueberries come together in a dance of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. Dive into the details below to master this recipe and bring a slice of coffee-lover’s paradise to your table.

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🥘Essential Ingredients for Your Coffee Cake Masterpiece

Crafting this exquisite coffee-flavored cake requires a selection of fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best possible flavor and texture. Here’s a detailed look at what you’ll need to create this moist, flavorful cake and its sensational frosting and filling:

• All-Purpose Flour: The foundation of our light and airy cake. Ensure it’s sifted for an even, lump-free batter.
• Baking Powder: Our primary leavening agent, responsible for the cake’s tender crumb and delightful lift.
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances all the other flavors, bringing balance to the sweetness and richness.
• Unsalted Butter: Creamed butter forms the base of a rich cake and ensures you control the salt content. Make sure it’s at room temperature for optimal creaming.
• White Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and helps create a tender texture in the cake layers.
• Eggs: Separated eggs are crucial for this recipe. The yolks add richness and moisture, while the beaten egg whites contribute to the cake’s signature feather-light consistency.
• Milk: Adds moisture and richness to the cake batter, ensuring a tender crumb.
• Vanilla Extract: A classic flavor enhancer that beautifully complements both the coffee and white chocolate notes.
• Instant Coffee Granules: The star ingredient, infused directly into both the cake and frosting to deliver that irresistible coffee flavor. Using instant coffee allows for easy dissolution and intense flavor without adding excess liquid.
• Blueberry Jam: Provides the creamy, fruity filling that cuts through the richness of the cake and frosting with a delightful tart-sweet contrast.
• White Chocolate Frosting Base: A crucial component of our mocha frosting. You’ll prepare this simple two-ingredient frosting as directed, then customize it with coffee.

*Refer to the detailed recipe card below for precise quantities and measurements to ensure perfect results.

🔪Step-by-Step Guide to Baking Your Delicious Coffee Cake

Follow these detailed instructions to bake, fill, and frost your incredible coffee-flavored cake to perfection. Precision in baking ensures a fantastic outcome, so take your time with each step.

*Heads up: Planning is key for the frosting! You’ll want to prepare the foundational white chocolate frosting the night before you plan to assemble the cake, as it requires overnight refrigeration to properly set. When preparing this two-ingredient frosting as directed, remember to whisk in the coffee mixture (1 tablespoon hot water combined with 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules) just before placing it in the refrigerator. This ensures the coffee flavor is beautifully integrated and has time to develop.

1. Prepare Your Baking Environment: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Properly grease two round 8-inch cake pans. For effortless cake release and beautifully intact layers, I highly recommend using Wilton Cake Release (see more details and a top tip below). This product is a game-changer for preventing sticking!
2. Dissolve the Coffee: In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee granules to 1 tablespoon of boiling hot water. Stir thoroughly until the coffee is completely dissolved. Set this concentrated coffee mixture aside to cool down to room temperature.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer (either a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer), cream together the softened unsalted butter. Gradually add the white granulated sugar, beating thoroughly after each addition until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This process incorporates air, contributing to the cake’s light texture.
5. Incorporate Egg Yolks: Add the egg yolks to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Continue to beat with the electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring the yolks are fully incorporated.
6. Prepare Coffee-Infused Milk: Once the dissolved coffee mixture from step 2 has cooled, add it to the milk. Stir well to combine.
7. Alternate Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) alternately with the milk-coffee mixture to the butter-sugar-egg yolk mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition, being careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake. Stir in the vanilla extract last, just until combined.
8. Beat Egg Whites: In a separate, clean bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks. The whites should be firm enough to hold their shape but still glossy, not dry or crumbly. (Refer to the “🎥 Video” section below for a visual guide on beating egg whites to stiff peaks).
9. Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter. Use a spatula and a light, upward motion to combine them without deflating the air you’ve incorporated. This step is crucial for the cake’s feather-light texture.
10. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the two greased 8-inch layer cake pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
11. Cooling Process: Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. This allows the cakes to set properly. After 10 minutes, carefully invert them onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Ensure the cakes are entirely cool before attempting to trim or frost them.
12. Trim Cake Layers: Once completely cool, use a sharp, serrated knife to carefully trim off any domed tops or “humps” from your cake layers. This creates flat surfaces, making your layered cake much easier to assemble and resulting in a more professional appearance.

White Chocolate Mocha Frosting & Assembly

13. Whip the Frosting: Retrieve your refrigerated white chocolate mocha frosting (prepared the night before as noted in the *Heads up* section). Whip it according to the directions of the original frosting recipe until it’s light, airy, and spreadable.
14. Prepare the Blueberry Filling: Take approximately one-third (⅓) of the prepared whipped cream frosting and gently mix it with ½ cup of blueberry jam. This creates a delightful blueberry white chocolate mocha filling for the center of your cake.
15. First Layer Assembly: Place one trimmed cake layer onto your serving plate or cake stand. Carefully spread the blueberry white chocolate mocha filling evenly over the top of this layer. For an extra burst of flavor and texture, scatter some fresh blueberries over the filling, along with a sprinkle of grated white chocolate bar.
16. Second Layer and Final Frosting: Gently place the second cake layer directly on top of the blueberry filling and scattered garnishes. Now, use the remaining two-thirds of the white chocolate mocha frosting to cover the entire cake – sides and top. Use an offset spatula or a butter knife to spread the frosting smoothly. For a decorative touch, you can pipe a border or some simple stars. I often use a 1M piping tip and a pastry bag, which makes for easy, elegant decoration without needing a coupler! (See NOTES for a video on piping with a 1M tip).

🎥 Helpful Baking Videos

Sometimes seeing a technique in action can make all the difference. Here are some useful video resources to guide you through key steps in this recipe:

• Click HERE to see a video: How to beat egg whites to stiff peaks – Achieving the perfect consistency for egg whites is vital for that light cake texture.
• How to pipe using a 1M tip – Learn easy techniques to decorate your cake like a professional.

📖Creative Substitutions & Variations for Your Coffee Cake

While this coffee cake recipe is delicious as written, feel free to get creative and adapt it to your preferences or dietary needs. Here are some ideas for substitutions and variations:

• Frosting Alternatives: Although our White Chocolate Mocha Whipped Cream Frosting is highly recommended for its perfect balance, you certainly have other options. Consider these delicious alternatives if you prefer a different texture or flavor profile:
  • Whipped Cream Buttercream Frosting: Offers a richer, more stable option with a delightful buttery flavor that still incorporates the lightness of whipped cream.
  • EASY Stabilized Whipped Cream Icing (with piping gel): If you need a whipped cream frosting that holds its shape for longer, especially in warmer conditions, this stabilized version is excellent.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting: A tangy cream cheese frosting would beautifully complement the coffee and blueberry flavors.
  • Chocolate Ganache: For an intensely rich and glossy finish, a simple chocolate ganache could be draped over the cake.
• Blueberry Options: You can absolutely use either frozen or fresh blueberries for both the filling and the garnish. However, for the most visually appealing and flavorful garnish, fresh blueberries are highly recommended, especially when they are in season. If using frozen blueberries for the filling, thaw them first and gently pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
• Kid-Friendly Version: To make this delightful cake enjoyable for younger guests or those sensitive to caffeine, simply use decaffeinated instant coffee granules in both the cake batter and the frosting. The coffee flavor will still shine through without the stimulating effects.
• Spice It Up: For a subtle warm kick, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the cake batter.
• Nutty Addition: Finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts could be folded into the cake batter or sprinkled on top of the frosting for added texture and flavor.
• Alternative Fillings: If blueberries aren’t your favorite, experiment with other fruit jams like raspberry, cherry, or even a lemon curd for a different acidic contrast.

🍽Essential Equipment for Baking This Coffee Cake

Having the right tools can make your baking experience smoother and more enjoyable, leading to perfectly baked and decorated cakes. Here’s a list of key equipment you’ll need for this coffee-flavored cake recipe:

• Two 8-inch Round Cake Pans: (affiliate link) Essential for baking the two layers of your cake. Quality pans ensure even baking and browning.
• Cake Storage Container: (affiliate link) Crucial for keeping your finished cake fresh and moist, especially since it contains perishable whipped cream frosting.
• Electric Mixer (Stand or Hand Mixer): A mixer is invaluable for creaming butter and sugar, beating egg yolks, and especially for achieving stiff peaks with your egg whites. A stand mixer offers convenience, allowing you to multitask, while a hand mixer is perfectly sufficient.
• Cake Turntable: (affiliate link) While not strictly necessary, a cake turntable significantly simplifies the decorating process, making it much easier to achieve smooth, even frosting on the sides of your cake. It’s a fantastic investment if you enjoy decorating cakes.
• 1M Piping Tip: (affiliate link) This classic star tip is incredibly versatile for creating beautiful borders, rosettes, and other decorative elements. The great advantage of the 1M tip is that its size often allows it to be used directly in a pastry bag without needing a coupler, simplifying setup.
• Pastry Bag: (affiliate link) Used in conjunction with the piping tip for precise and elegant frosting application. Disposable bags make cleanup a breeze.
• Spatula or Offset Spatula: For spreading batter evenly in pans and frosting smoothly onto cake layers.
• Whisks: For combining dry ingredients and mixing.
• Mixing Bowls: Several sizes for combining various ingredients.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons: Accurate measurements are key in baking.
• Cooling Rack: Essential for cooling your cake layers completely and preventing sogginess.
• Serrated Knife: For trimming cake layers to create flat, even surfaces for stacking.

👪Serving Size and Customizing Your Coffee Cake

This recipe is designed to produce one stunning 8-inch, two-layer cake, yielding approximately 8 generous servings or pieces. It’s the perfect size for a family celebration or a small gathering.

Scaling the Recipe: Do you need a larger cake for a bigger crowd, or perhaps a more impressive multi-layered creation? This recipe is incredibly flexible!

• For a Larger Cake (16 servings): If you wish to serve more guests, you can easily double the recipe. Simply locate the blue servings number in the recipe card below. Click on it, select “16” as the desired number of servings, and all the ingredient amounts will automatically adjust for you. You will still use two 8-inch pans, but the layers will be thicker, or you can use four 8-inch pans for four thinner layers.
• For a Three-Layer Cake (12 servings): To create a taller, more elegant three-layer cake, adjust the servings to “12” in the recipe card. This will provide enough batter and frosting for three distinct layers. For a three-layer cake, you will need three 8-inch cake pans.
• For Four or More Layers: If you’re aiming for an exceptionally tall cake with four or more layers, be mindful that you’ll need additional 8-inch pans and an internal support system within the cake (such as dowels or cake boards) to maintain structural integrity. Adjust the recipe servings accordingly.

Remember that adjusting the batch size will also impact baking times slightly, so always perform the toothpick test to ensure doneness.

🌡️Storage Guidelines for Your Coffee Cake

Proper storage is essential to maintain the freshness, flavor, and safety of your delicious coffee-flavored cake, especially due to its creamy, perishable filling and frosting.

• Refrigeration for Frosted Cake: Because this cake features a whipped cream-based filling and frosting, it is perishable and must be stored in the refrigerator. Place the cake in a sealed cake container (affiliate link) to protect it from absorbing other food odors and to prevent it from drying out. When properly stored in the fridge, the cake will remain fresh and delicious for up to 3 days.
• Freezing Unfrosted Cake Layers: If you’re looking to prepare components of the cake in advance, the unfrosted cake layers can be frozen for longer storage. Allow the baked cake layers to cool completely. Once cool, wrap each layer tightly in plastic wrap, then an additional layer of aluminum foil, and place them in a sealed freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Unfrosted cake layers can be frozen for up to 3 months.
• Thawing Frozen Cake Layers: When you’re ready to assemble and serve, transfer the frozen cake layers from the freezer to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Once fully thawed, they can be frosted and decorated as usual. Freezing the cake unfrosted and frosting it fresh results in the best texture and taste.

🦺Important Food Safety Tips for Bakers

Ensuring food safety in the kitchen is paramount, especially when baking. Follow these essential guidelines to prevent foodborne illness and maintain a hygienic environment:

• Prevent Cross-Contamination: Always use separate utensils, cutting boards, and dishes for raw ingredients (like eggs) and cooked or ready-to-eat foods to prevent the spread of bacteria.
• Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling food, and especially after touching raw ingredients like eggs.
• Temperature Control: Do not leave perishable ingredients or finished foods, particularly those with dairy or egg-based components like our frosting, sitting out at room temperature for extended periods. Refrigerate promptly.
• Supervise Cooking: Never leave food cooking unattended. Stay in the kitchen when the oven or stove is in use to prevent accidents and overcooking.
• Cooking Oils and Smoke Point: When cooking or baking, be aware of the smoking point of your oils. Using oils with a high smoke point for high-heat applications helps avoid the formation of harmful compounds and off-flavors.
• Kitchen Ventilation: Always ensure you have good ventilation when using a gas stove to disperse combustion byproducts and maintain indoor air quality.

For more comprehensive food safety information and guidelines, please consult USDA.gov.

💭Top Tip for Perfectly Released Cake Layers

One of the most frustrating moments in baking is when your beautifully baked cake sticks to the pan, leading to torn layers and a less-than-perfect presentation. To prevent this common baking mishap and ensure your cake layers come out effortlessly and flawlessly every single time, I have a secret weapon to share with you:

Use a product called cake release (affiliate link). This specially formulated baking spray or paste creates a non-stick barrier that goes beyond what simple greasing and flouring can achieve. It’s designed to coat every crevice of your cake pan, guaranteeing a clean release and crumb-free cakes. Over the years, this product has been my go-to solution for perfectly intact cake layers, saving countless cakes from sticking. It’s a small investment that makes a huge difference in the outcome and your baking satisfaction!

This remarkable coffee-flavored cake is distinguished by its incredibly light texture – a refreshing change from the often dense or heavy consistency found in many homemade cakes and traditional coffee cakes. With the invigorating aroma and rich taste of coffee woven into both the delicate cake layers and the creamy, luxurious frosting, it truly stands out. If you’re on the hunt for an exceptional cake that will undoubtedly impress and delight the dedicated coffee lover in your life, your search ends here. This recipe promises a truly memorable and highly anticipated treat for any special occasion.

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📋Coffee Flavored Cake Recipe

This Coffee Flavored Cake with Coffee Frosting is a feather light white cake with a white chocolate mocha whipped cream frosting and creamy blueberry filling. It’s light, delicious and makes a great birthday cake, celebration cake and with coffee in both the cake and frosting, it’s perfect for your coffee lover!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 469kcal

Author: Terri Gilson

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

Coffee Cake

• ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter
• ▢ 1 ½ cups sugar
• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 3 tsp baking powder
• ▢ ½ tsp salt
• ▢ 3 eggs separated
• ▢ 1 tsp vanilla
• ▢ 1 cup milk – minus 1 tbsp
• ▢ 1 tbsp hot water
• ▢ 1 tbsp instant coffee granules

Blueberry Filling

• ▢ white chocolate frosting
• ▢ ½ cup blueberry jam

White Chocolate Mocha Frosting

• ▢ 1 recipe for 2 ingredient white chocolate frosting https://foodmeanderings.com/white-chocolate-whipped-cream-frosting-ganache/
• ▢ 1 tbsp hot water
• ▢ 1 tbsp instant coffee granules

Garnish

• ▢ fresh blueberries
• ▢ grated white chocolate bar
• ▢ chocolate covered espresso beans

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Instructions

• *Heads up: you’ll want to make thefrosting the night before, as it needs to refrigerate overnight. *Prepare 2 ingredient white chocolate frosting, as directed, but whisk in coffee mixture (1 tablespoon hot water, mixed with 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules) just prior to refrigeration.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/175 degrees C and grease 2 round 8 inch cake pans. *I recommend using Wilton Cake Release (see NOTES).
• Add coffee to boiling water, stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
• Stir flour, baking powder and salt together.
• Cream butter, gradually adding sugar, beating between additions.
• Add egg yolks until fluffy.
• Add cooled coffee to milk.
• Add dry ingredients, alternately with milk coffee mixture, blending well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
• Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry ; fold into batter.
• Pour into 2 greased 8 inch layer cake pans.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25- 30 minutes until done (toothpick comes out clean)
• Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then move to cooling rack.
• When completely cool, trim off top/hump of cake with a sharp knife.

White Chocolate Mocha Frosting

• White Chocolate Mocha Frosting: Whip refrigerated frosting, as per directions. Take ⅓ of the prepared whipped cream frosting and mix it with ½ cup blueberry jam. Place one cake on a plate or cake stand and add the blueberry white chocolate mocha filling on top, then add some blueberries (as shown) and some grated white chocolate bar. Place the 2nd cake on top of the filling and blueberries, then continue frosting the cake.

Assembly

• Place one cake on a plate or cake stand and add the blueberry white chocolate mocha filling on top, then add some blueberries (as shown) and some grated white chocolate bar.
• Place the other cake on top of the filling.
• Frost the cake with the remaining frosting, using a cake spatula or a knife. You can pipe a few decorations (I use a 1M tip and a pastry bag to pipe some large stars and a border) *It’s a very easy decorating technique – See NOTES for video
  

Garnish

• Grate some white chocolate and sprinkle on cake. Top with chocolate covered espresso beans and blueberries.

Notes

🎥 Videos

How to beat eggs whites to stiff peaks

How to pipe using a 1M tip

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 469kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 79g (26%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 293mg (13%) | Potassium: 313mg (9%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 49g (54%) | Vitamin A: 493IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 123mg (12%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)

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