Ingredients
- Plain flour: 2 cups
- Caster sugar: 1 cup
- Butter: 1 cup, softened
- Eggs: 2 large
- Instant coffee powder: 2 tablespoons
- Boiling water: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Icing sugar: 1 cup, for icing
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line a square baking tin (approximately 20cm x 20cm).
- Step 2: Cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Step 3: Dissolve the instant coffee powder in the boiling water. Add the coffee mixture and milk to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Step 4: Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Let the slice cool completely in the tin before icing. To make the icing, mix icing sugar with a little water until smooth. Spread over the cooled slice and cut into squares.
Notes
- Store completely cooled slices in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their soft texture.
- A brief microwave (10-15 seconds) can slightly soften the slice if you prefer it that way, but be careful not to overheat.
- Serve each coffee slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the coffee flavor.
- For a richer coffee flavor, bloom the coffee powder with the boiling water for a minute before adding it to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American