15 Best Coffee Recipes for Anyone Who Loves a Strong Brew
Coffee-infused cakes, ice cream, and delicious drinks!
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Calling, all coffee fans! Whether you're a hot cup of joe every single morning kind of person, enjoy the occasional afternoon latte with a blueberry scone, or like it best mixed into fudgy chocolate desserts, you'll find plenty to love in this roundup of coffee-crazed recipes. "I wouldn't want to live in a world without coffee," says Ree Drummond. And really, who would want to?
Some find coffee cake recipes confusing by name, because more often than not, it contains no actual coffee! It's called coffee cake because it's best eaten alongside a cup of coffee. But that's not the case here: layer cakes, a mug cake, and cupcakes are filled with rich mocha flavor in every single bite. In fact, Ree tends to pour some coffee into many of her recipes! A hint of espresso powder only enhances chocolate desserts (it's the best way to make a box of brownie mix better!) and she even adds some strong brewed coffee to the icing in her famous cinnamon rolls! Coffee also find a place in frosty ice cream, cookies, and of course plenty of coffee drinks. Learn how to make Ree's Cowboy and Spicy Cowgirl Coffees you'll find on the menu at The Merc or give the viral whipped coffee a shot. It's a surprisingly easy coffee hack to make at home! There's also a few boozy options—the ever-popular espresso martini and a delicious Irish coffee for anyone who enjoys coffee in the form of cocktail recipes. Now, who's craving coffee?
Whipped Coffee
A viral trend worth trying, this whipped coffee couldn't be simpler the make. It only requires a few ingredients and five minutes. Stick to the original recipe or try variations like adding a scoop of ice cream, chocolate syrup, or even a bit of Kahlúa to the mix!
Get the Whipped Coffee recipe.
Coffee Ice Cream
Coffee for dessert? Yes, please! Strongly brewed coffee is mixed right into this creamy concoction giving it the most heavenly flavor. A double scoop in a chocolate waffle cone is the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up!
Get the Coffee Ice Cream recipe.
Skillet Mocha Brownie Sundae
Dive spoon first into this skillet of chocolaty goodness! Baked in a skillet, the edges of this coffee brownie get nice and crispy while the center mains moist and gooey. Make it sundae by adding scoops of coffee ice cream and a drizzle of homemade coffee syrup on top!
Get Ree's Skillet Mocha Brownie Sundae recipe.
Espresso Martini
Espresso martinis are as popular as ever and there's no question why folks love them: it's the perfect after-dinner drink! But did you know they're easy to make at home? You probably already have most of the ingredients!
Get the Espresso Martini recipe.
Mocha Cupcakes
Cupcakes aren't just for kids, and this recipe is proof! These pretty chocolate cupcakes get a double dose of rich coffee flavor from coffee extract and instant espresso powder in the fluffy frosting.
Get Ree's Mocha Cupcakes recipe.
Perfect Iced Coffee
There's no need to visit the coffee shop everyday when you can make iced coffee this good right at home. Ree shows you how to make the most delicious cold brew concentrate to keep in the fridge and the best way to mix it up into dreamy, creamy iced coffee.
Get Ree's Perfect Iced Coffee recipe.
Coffee–Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Coffee, rich, caramelized dulce de leche, and ice cream are a match made in heaven. You can buy store-bought dulce de leche, or make your own with sweetened condensed milk! It's surprisingly easy and irresistibly delicious.
Get Ree's Coffee–Dulce de Leche Ice Cream recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Skip the coffee shop drive-thru this fall! This recipe will teach you how to make the beloved autumn latte at home in a flash. It's so creamy and full of warm, heavenly spices.
Get the Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe.
Coffee-Toffee Crunch Cake
This towering cake makes a statement! The three layers of coffee-infused cake are layered with the creamiest frosting and bits of chocolate-covered toffee bars for a little crunch in every bite. It would make an epic birthday cake for the coffee lover in your life.
Get Ree's Coffee-Toffee Crunch Cake recipe.
Spicy Cowgirl Coffee
A Mercantile menu mainstay, Ree's iced coffee with a kick is simple to make at home. The secret ingredients are chile syrup (made with arbol chiles) and a dash of cayenne pepper to finish it off. It'll get you going in the morning!
Get Ree's Spicy Cowgirl Coffee recipe.
Mocha Mug Cake
Late night chocolate cravings are no match for these mini microwavable cakes. There's a touch of espresso powder mixed in to amplify the chocolate flavor. Top with whipped cream (or ice cream!) and chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans.
Get Ree's Mocha Mug Cake recipe.
Cowboy Coffee
This recipe is a favorite at The Mercantile and it isn't your average cup of joe! A shot of espresso and some sarsaparilla syrup take it over the top and the sprinkle of smoked sea salt on top is surprisingly delicious!
Get Ree's Cowboy Coffee recipe.
Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies
How do you make a chocolate chip cookie even better? You guessed it—coffee! These cookies have a subtle coffee flavor that perfectly compliments the rich chocolate chips. A white chocolate glaze drizzled over top gives them a pretty, sophisticated look!
Get Ree's Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe.
Irish Coffee
You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this boozy coffee drink. The coffee is spiked with Irish whiskey and the fluffy whipped cream gets its delicious flavor from a hint of Baileys Irish Cream. Yum!
Get Ree's Irish Coffee recipe.
Coffee Cake
Don't be confused: this coffee cake really does have coffee in it! The rich coffee-infused cake is layered and coated in an icing that has even more coffee in it.
Get Ree's Coffee Cake recipe.
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