Whipped Coffee Cake

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup oil or melted butter
- 1/3–1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg (optional, for richer cake)

Steps
1. Whip instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until thick, pale, and foamy (dalgona-style).
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in oil, milk, and egg to a smooth batter.
3. Fold half the whipped coffee foam into the batter; spread in a greased pan or ramekins.
4. Top with remaining foam; bake at 350°F (175°C) until a toothpick comes out clean, about 20–30 minutes.
5. Cool slightly and serve.

Citations
- Allrecipes — Dalgona coffee cake–style writeups: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/281001/dalgona-coffee/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/whippedcoffeecake/
- web writeups: https://www.google.com/search?q=Whipped+Coffee+Cake+recipe

Compiled for personal use; see citations.