Cappuccino Pound Cake

This pound cake hits every note a coffee and chocolate lover craves.

Cocoa, instant coffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves build layers of warmth through the crumb, while honey and sour cream keep it ridiculously moist.

A splash of Kahlua and creme de cacao in the batter? That’s what separates this from every other coffee cake on the internet.

Then you drape the whole thing in a whipped Kahlua cream glaze that practically melts on contact.

Chef Tips

• Beat the wet ingredients a full 4 minutes. This isn’t a suggestion. That extra beating time builds structure and gives the cake a tender, even crumb.
• Let the cake cool completely before glazing. Warm cake will melt the whipped cream glaze into a sad puddle.
• If you want to skip the alcohol, swap the Kahlua and creme de cacao for strong brewed espresso. You’ll lose some complexity but keep all the coffee punch.