If you are one of the many people that just can’t seem to start their day without their morning coffee fix, it may be time to look into other ways to get that same bold flavor without the brew. There are plenty of recipes that use coffee to amp up simple desserts, bake morning pastries, or even season your steak! We have gathered our top 21 favorite recipes featuring coffee so you can enjoy your roasted blend without the cup.
Need a quick coffee fix? Check out Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, Peet's Coffee, and The Coffee Bean for a cup of joe that will leave you and your wallet feeling happy.
1. Easy Cold Brew Coffee Pie
Source: The Domestic Rebel
If you are looking for a dessert with an extra kick, this cold coffee pie offers bold flavor with a smooth finish.
Recipe from The Domestic Rebel
2. Cream Cheese Stuffed Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Coffee Cake
Source: Carlsbad Cravings
We love cream cheese anything but add in coffee, chocolate and bananas and you have our favorite breakfast guilty pleasure.
3. Coffee Cake in a Mug
Source: Heather Like Food
Fast, delicious, and it comes in a mug? Sign us up for this cake that can be made on a lunch break!
4. Smoky Coffee BBQ Spice Rub
Source: Balanced Bites
Your barbecues and secret dishes will never be the same after trying this unique spice blend. Best of all? Your guests will never guess the secret ingredient.
5. Coffee Cinnamon Rolls
Source: Perfectly Sprinkled
The cinnamon roll gets a makeover in this perfect combination between traditional flavors and bold contemporary concepts.
Recipe from Perfectly Sprinkled
6. Mocha Crinkle Cookies
Source: Cake Whiz
Perfect to share on special occasions or as a morning snack, these tasty cookies will add some extra pep to your step.
7. Coffee Toffee
Source: Recipe Girl
Got a sweet tooth? Give your grandma’s toffee recipe an upgrade with this coffee inspired rendition.
8. Iced Coffee Popsicles
Source: The View From the Great Island
Like iced coffee, but even better. Squeeze this one in before the weather starts cooling off again.
Recipe from The View from Great Island
9. Caramel Coffee Fudge
Source: Inside Bru Crew Life
Comfort food at its finest! Just when you thought decadent fudge couldn’t get any better, caramel and coffee get thrown in!
Receipe from Inside Bru Crew Life
10. Pumpkin Coffee Cake Donuts
Source: Baker By Nature
Pair this one up with your morning pumpkin spice latte for a fall flavor frenzy.
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11. Coffee Pecan Pound Cake
Source: Love Foodies
Curious what to bring over for a brunch or coffee date? This pound cake recipe is the perfect fit.
12. Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Source: Table for Two
I scream, you scream, we all scream…for espresso? Once you try this recipe you will find out why.
13. Coffee Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Source: Homemade Food Junkie
The gourmet cupcake trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and with recipes like this we are totally okay with that!
Recipe from Homemade Food Junkie
14. Coffee Lover's Donuts
Source: The First Year Blog
This donut is for the ultimate breakfast lover. Your breakfast pastry gets the best of both worlds with this bad boy.
Recipe from The First Year Blog
15. Mocha Poke Cake
Source: Celebrating Sweets
Your favorite mocha flavor in a fluffy delectable cake. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this.
Recipe from Celebrating Sweets
16. Coffee Pecan Tart with Orange Sable
Source: Pastry Chef Online
Bold coffee flavor is the perfect contrast for this citrusy orange tart. Whip up this recipe for your next office or holiday party.
Recipe from Pastry Chef Online
17. Cappuccino Cookies
Source: Fresh April Flours
Try passing these out around the holidays and be prepared for compliments and friends begging for the recipe.
Recipe from Fresh April Flours
18. Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Source: Bite Me More
Rosemary, garlic , black pepper, and…coffee? We won’t tell if you won’t.
19. Maple and Coffee Glazed Bacon
Source: The Worktop
Surprise people you love with this creative snack made with smoky bacon, sweet maple syrup and rich coffee flavor.
20. Spiced Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake
Source: Cubes n Juliennes
The name of this fabulous cake speaks for itself, blueberry bliss meets your morning coffee.
21. Alton Brown's Molasses and Coffee Pork Chops
Source: Food Network
Alton Brown knows his BBQ, and these delicious pork chops are no different.
