14 Coffee-Spiked Cake & Dessert Recipes To Get Buzzing About

Espresso, filter, in a cake — there’s no right way to have coffee, only different ways. Here, put down your cup. Whether your brew leans more towards a decadent tiramisu or a sticky cardamom loaf with creamy mascarpone, we’ve got 14 ways for you to cook with it.

Coffee Paris-Brest

Try this coffee-spiked version of this French dessert of choux pastry and flavoured cream. While it may sound intimidating, it really is worth the effort.

Find the recipe here.

Tiramisu with Cointreau-soaked plums

This dessert is so delicious and decadent, once you start eating it will be hard to stop!

This rich recipe sees homemade pastry paired with a lush ricotta and coffee filling. Pine nuts add a sweet, nutty bite. Serve in slices with a dollop of freshly whipped cream on top.

Coffee, prune and chocolate cake

This simple cake has it all going on. The sweetness of the prunes, the decadence of the chocolate and the buzz of espresso come together to create a simply delicious dessert.

Kūmara coffee praline cakes

Kūmara in a cake? Trust us, this combination is a winner. This quintessentially Kiwi vegetable lends a moist, sweet edge to these cakes, which are finished with coffee-spiked icing.

Coffee tart with oat and hazelnut crust

Chocolate mousse with coffee mascarpone

This silky mousse will be heaven for coffee fanatics. Featuring a double hit of coffee, this the perfect way to end your next dinner party.

Strawberry tiramisu

Creamy and delicious with a hint of marsala, this light Italian coffee-flavoured dessert is perfect for a last-minute quick assembly.

Sticky ginger, coffee and cardamom loaf with maple mascarpone

Coffee, cardamom and muscovado sugar gives this sticky ginger loaf a deep and sophisticated flavour.

Coffee ice cream with poached tamarillos

If you’ve never tried making your own ice cream, now’s your chance. Whether you have an ice cream maker or not, you can create your own lush scoops from scratch.

Baked coffee and chocolate custard

If you have eggs, milk and some instant coffee, you can whip this baked custard up with little effort. Smooth and velvety, it is a delightful touch after the main course. To dress it up a bit, decorate with chocolate coffee beans.

Coffee and hazelnut cake

You can make this cake with walnuts and almonds, too. Whatever is in the pantry.

Mocha kisses

Don’t underestimate a simple kiss recipe. They are hardly likely to last more than a day or two, but if you think they might, keep them in the fridge.

Hazelnut tiramisu

Make this nutty tiramisu day before for even better results, allowing the flavour to develop into creamy goodness.