Coffee Coffee Cake

Why not have a coffee flavored coffee cake?

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 2  tablespoons instant coffee crystals
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts
• 2  teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• 2  teaspoons milk
• 1⁄3 cup  sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up the side of an 8x8x2 inch baking pan.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the 2 tablespoons coffee crystals, and cinnamon.
4. For batter: In a large bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. In another bowl, combine egg, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla. Add yogurt mixture to flour mixture; stir until moistened.
6. Spread half of the batter in prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the coffee mixture.
7. Repeat layers. Using a knife, swirl batter slightly. Sprinkle with walnuts.
8. Bake about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. For icing: In a small bowl, stir the 2 tsp coffee crystals into the milk until dissolved. Stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
10. Drizzle over coffee cake. Serve warm.