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Our 15 best coffee recipes for when you need a caffeine boost

Whether you take yours black, iced or just a quick cappuccino to go, these are our all-time favourite coffee recipes.

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Whether you take yours black, iced, or just a quick cappuccino to go, we can’t deny coffee has become a big part of our culture. Not only is it delicious to drink, coffee adds a rich, grown-up flavour to bakes sweet treats. From traditional coffee and walnut cakes and easy one-bowl loaf cakes, to frozen twists on tiramisu, here are our all-time favourite coffee recipes.

1

Pecan and Maple Coffee Crunch Cake

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The easy all-in-1 method makes this loaf cake one you’ll turn to time and time again

Recipe: Pecan and Maple Coffee Crunch Cake

2

Coffee Cinnamon Buns

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Myles New

What better way to start the morning than with a coffee-flavoured bun?

Recipe: Coffee Cinnamon Buns

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3

Cappuccino Cannoli

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Myles New

We’ve filled this classic Sicilian pastry with a coffee, ricotta and mascarpone cream.

Recipe: Cappuccino Cannoli

4

Coffee, Cardamon and Hazelnut Cake

Coffee, Cardamom and Hazelnut Cake

A classic flavour combination of cardamom and coffee in a delicious cake.

Recipe: Coffee, Cardamom and Hazelnut Cake

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5

Cheat's Coffee Mousse

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Hannah Hughes

Fresh custard is the secret ingredient in these decadent (and super simple!) mousses.

Recipe: Cheat's Coffee Mousse

6

Coffee and Walnut Cake

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Adorned with a sweet buttercream and chopped walnuts, it's the perfect teatime treat.

Recipe: Coffee and Walnut Cake

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7

Kaffe Karlson

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This Scandi version of an Irish coffee is sure to warm you up!

Recipe: Kaffe Karlson

8

Pistachio, Cardamom & White Chocolate Tart

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A touch of bitter espresso balances the sweetness of the white chocolate.

Recipe: Pistachio, Cardamom & White Chocolate Tart

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9

Coffee and Walnut Spelt Cake

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Spelt is an ancient grain and has a high-water solubility, making it easier to digest than normal wheat. White spelt flour is light enough to use in sponge cakes.

Recipe: Coffee and Walnut Spelt Cake

10

Tiramisu

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Probably regarded as Italy’s most iconic dessert, this delight is simple to make and needs at least 4hr to sit, so it’s ideal as a get-ahead option.

Recipe: Tiramisu

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11

Mocha Meringue Pie

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Hearst UK

This grown-up twist on the classic is sure to become your go-to dinner party pud.

Recipe: Mocha Meringue Pie

12

Frozen Tiramisu Cake

Frozen Tiramisu Cake
Alex Luck

This refreshing dessert is a cross between a tiramisu and an iced latte - our idea of heaven!

Recipe: Frozen Tiramisu Cake

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13

Cappuccino Parfait

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The chocolate, coffee and cream layers in this delicious dessert are separated with chocolate that crackles like a Viennetta when it's cut.

Recipe: Cappuccino Parfait

14

Coffee Ombre Cheesecake

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This patisserie-worthy pud is easier to make than it looks.

Recipe: Coffee Ombre Cheesecake

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