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Cake Batter Coffee Syrup Recipe

Cake Batter Coffee Syrup Recipe

4.8 from 20 reviews

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Cake Batter Coffee Syrup that adds a sweet, cake-like essence to your favorite treats. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, ice cream, or stirring into coffee!

Ingredients

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Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 2 tbsp dry powdered milk or coffee creamer
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar and water: In a small saucepan, pour in 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  2. Heat and stir: Turn the heat to medium and whisk gently until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Add butter: Drop in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir until melted and combined.
  4. Add extracts: Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract and ¼ tsp almond extract.
  5. Add powdered milk & salt: Whisk in 2 tbsp dry powdered milk and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  6. Let cool and bottle: Let the syrup cool, then pour into a jar or bottle.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the almond extract—it makes it taste exactly like birthday cake.
  • Stir continuously so the sugar doesn’t stick or burn.
  • Let it cool before bottling to avoid condensation.
  • Add sprinkles for fun if you’re using it on pancakes or ice cream!
  • Keep a mini whisk handy to mix before using if it settles.

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Keywords: Cake Batter Coffee Syrup, dessert syrup, flavored syrup, breakfast topping