Glazed Coffee Bundt Cake

Here is a delicious recipe for a Glazed Coffee Bundt Cake, inspired by the Italian sweet-making tradition but with a modern twist provided by the coffee glaze.

Ingredients

• 250 grams of all-purpose flour
• 200 grams of granulated sugar
• 100 grams of soft butter
• 4 eggs
• 120 milliliters of cold espresso coffee
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Grated zest of 1 lemon

For the glaze:

• 100 grams of powdered sugar
• About 20 milliliters of espresso coffee (adjust according to the desired consistency)

Preparation

1. Take a large bowl and cream the soft butter with the granulated sugar until you get a homogeneous and fluffy mixture.
2. Separate the yolks from the whites and add the yolks to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
3. Add the cold espresso coffee and lemon zest, and blend well.
4. Incorporate the sifted flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt, stirring gently to avoid lump formation.
5. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them gently into the mixture using a spatula and movements from the bottom up to avoid deflating them.
6. Pour the mixture into a previously buttered and floured Bundt cake pan.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the Bundt cake cool down.

For the glaze:

1. Sift the powdered sugar and mix it with the espresso coffee until you achieve a smooth and sufficiently thick consistency to cover the cake.
2. When the Bundt cake is cool, pour the glaze over it and let it solidify before serving.

Curiosity

Coffee is a beloved component in Italian pastry not only for its taste but also for the aroma it imparts to sweets. The idea of pairing it in a glaze for a Bundt cake will add an elegant and intense note to your dessert. This recipe is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack accompanied by a good cup of coffee or, if you prefer, a barley coffee for a caffeine-free alternative.