JIMMY's Gratitude Coffee Cake

JIMMY's Gratitude Coffee Cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup strong HANKS Coffee, cooled

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup melted butter

  • 2 tbsp Hanks Coffee

Optional Add-Ins

  • Chopped pecans

  • Chocolate chips

  • Coffee glaze drizzle

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 baking pan.
  2. Combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and HANKS coffee to prepare the crumb topping.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar together until light, then add the eggs and vanilla.
  4. Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Build your batter by alternating dry ingredients and cooled HANKS coffee into the butter mixture.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the crumb topping generously over top.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool slightly so the crumb sets, then slice and share.

Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with a warm mug of HANKS Coffee.
  • Dust with powdered sugar for a touch of sparkle.
  • Serve warm for maximum coziness.