Coffee and cupcakes are popular pairings, and most people are looking for a combination that is a little something for everyone. Some cupcakes have subtle flavors that complement both coffee and major dessert flavors.
In this article, you will see which of the popular coffee cups, and which scrumptious cupcakes have been paired together.
Almond Tea Cake
This coffee cake goes great with a cup of hot and steaming coffee. It is moist and sweet with a nice almond flavor. The batter is made in one bowl so it is easy to mix and the cake comes together quickly. The batter also has sour cream in it giving it a light lemon taste that pairs well with coffee. After baking, the cake is frosted with a cream cheese frosting and topped with sliced almonds.
Moose Tracks Cupcake
This cupcake has a coffee flavor all over it, along with a cookie crust. It is yummy and creamy with vanilla and a chocolate ganache topping. The icing is peanut butter and voila! It is everything a moose would dream of! Now, if that’s not a good pairing for coffee, we don’t know what is!
Coffee Cupcake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
This cupcake is baked with ground coffee in the cake batter giving it a nice coffee flavor. It is topped with cream cheese icing and sprinkled with cinnamon and chopped walnuts. The icing is smooth and creamy, and when paired with the coffee cake it is a wonderful flavor combination. Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or an evening treat!
Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel Topping
Coffee cake with caramel and streusel topping is a fabulous combination! This coffee cake has a streusel topping made with brown sugar and pecans that is scrumptious and is baked on top of the cake and caramelized in the oven to add extra flavor and crunch to the cake. The sweet caramel syrup is drizzled over the cake and is a perfect match for the streusel topping and the moist cake. Coffee cake and coffee lovers are sure to love this one!
Double Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes
These cupcakes are moist and rich and have a dark chocolate mocha flavor that makes them perfect for dessert. A double shot of espresso is added to the cake batter along with a chocolate ganache topping. Sprinkles of cocoa powder give the cupcakes a coffee-like look and add extra chocolate flavor to the cupcakes. After baking and icing the cupcakes they are ready to serve. The double mocha taste is sure to please any chocolate lover, and coffee lovers are sure to love the espresso flavor added as well.
Cinnamon Roll Cupcake
This cupcake has a cinnamon roll flavor to it and pairs nicely with a hot cup of coffee! The batter for this cupcake has a cinnamon sugar swirl added giving it a nice flavor. The batter is baked in a muffin tin and the tops are swirled with frosting. When frosted the cupcake is topped with cookie crumbles to give the cupcake a crunchy texture and additional flavor. The frosting is cream cheese and is the perfect finishing touch to this yummy cupcake recipe!
Ginger Cupcakes with Caramel Drizzle
These cupcakes have a coffee flavor to the cake with gingerbread spice and caramel flavors as well. The batter is spiced with ginger and cloves and has a nice light texture. The cupcakes are topped with a sweet caramel drizzle that complements the cake perfectly. After baking and icing these yummy cupcakes they are very hard to resist and are a dessert and a coffee all in one!
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping
This coffee cake does not disappoint! The cake has a delicious mix of blueberries and toasted almonds with a wonderful blueberry flavor and sweetness. The cake is topped with a crumb topping that has a hint of cinnamon and is crunchy and delicious! The coffee cake pairs nicely with a cup of coffee or tea and is sure to be a favorite breakfast treat and dessert!
Triple Mocha Chocolate Cake
This cake has a decadent chocolate flavor to it and is made with a rich, dark cocoa and espresso blend. The cake is light and fluffy, and the mocha flavor is topped off with silky mocha icing. The icing is flavored with a bit of espresso and is smooth and creamy to top the cake. The crisp chocolate shavings add a nice touch to the icing and the cake and pair nicely with the coffee flavor in the cake and icing. This cake is perfect for a weekend dessert or just when you have some afternoon craving for something rich and chocolatey!
How to Choose the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Coffee comes in many flavors, strengths, and colors. Selecting the perfect cup of coffee can be a difficult task because there are many options to choose from. In this guide, we will go over a few tips and considerations to help you select the perfect cup of coffee for you!
Know What You Want the Perfect Cup of Coffee to Taste Like
Many people make the mistake of choosing a coffee based on the package design or because it smells good. While these are important things to consider, most people do not realize that they can actually choose a cup of coffee by their flavor! Before choosing a coffee, consider what flavors you love. Do you want a caramel latte? Do you want a mocha? Do you want a strong roast? Knowing what you want your perfect cup of coffee to taste like will help you choose the perfect coffee for you!
Go Dark and Creamy
Many people prefer coffees that are dark in color and rich in flavor. Many roasts are heavily acidic and are well known for their bitter taste. Many dark roasts have strong flavors of chocolate and nuts. For the cafe latte lover, dark roasts are the way to go because they tend to be less acidic than light roasts making for a smooth and creamy cup of coffee!
Go Light and Smooth
Light roasts tend to have a smoother taste than their darker roast counterpart and tend to be lighter in color. The light roast tends to be less acidic and is sweeter in taste, making it perfect for the latte lover that prefers a light, sweet coffee! Also, light roasts tend to be less bitter than their dark roast counterparts, making them perfect for those who hate a bitter cup of coffee! When making a latte, a light roast is a light and smooth cup of coffee that can be topped with a variety of flavors like caramel or hazelnut to add that perfect touch to a coffee drink!
Go Dependent on the Brewing Method
When brewing coffee, the type of brewing method you use can change the flavor of your coffee. For example, espresso tends to be more acidic and bitter than brewed cups of coffee. Espresso is made by forcing hot water and finely ground coffee beans through the coffee grounds with a strong machine that brews the coffee under pressure. This process can cause the grounds to brew a more concentrated flavor in the coffee, making it sharper and stronger in taste. When making a latte, espresso produces a stronger tasting latte with less milk, giving a concentrated, rich flavor to the perfect latte! While espresso is great in drinks, brewed coffee has a smoother and richer taste that is delicious in any coffee drink! When making a latte with brewed coffee, you can try adding less milk or substitute the milk for another flavor like caramel or hazelnut for a sweeter, richer latte!
In conclusion, choosing your cupcake and a cup of coffee should be a fun experience rather than a stressful one! By considering and documenting your caffeine preferences, you will be able to find the perfect cup of coffee for you!
