Do you ever need a coffee break that isn’t, well, just a cup of coffee? Don’t turn down coffee as a flavoring ingredient. With a complex, earthy aroma, coffee pairs perfectly with chocolaty, nutty, and creamy flavors. Just when a dessert seems ho-hum and flat, coffee will add an unexplainable depth of flavor to the recipe, without a fancy price tag either. Below you’ll certainly find inspiration with these four coffee-infused dessert recipes.

Chocolate Coffee Toffee Muffins


Chocolate. Coffee. Toffee. Muffins. There’s nothing about that recipe name I don’t love. Not only is it fun to say, but these muffins are absolutely incredible. A crunchy toffee topping with a soft, chocolatey and espresso muffin underneath? Yes, please! Seriously, this is like a mocha in muffin form, and I’m here for it. Check out how easy this recipe is to throw together in the video below!

Cold Brew Coffee Pie


For so many of us, a cup of coffee is an absolute necessity when it comes to starting the day. But why not have a cup to close out the day too? Just do it in dessert form! This ridiculously easy no-bake pie might not replace your morning cup… but it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, no matter how you take your coffee.

Frosted Coffee Squares

Frosted Coffee Squares
If you’ve ever been stuck in a rut making the same brownie or cookie batter for ages, then a new recipe can really step up the dessert game in your household. This vintage recipe has been pleasing coffee lovers for several decades. If you love coffee and sweet treats then you really can’t go wrong with these amazing, gooey bars.

Reese’s Coffee Poke Cake


While Reese’s peanut butter cups and coffee may not seem like the most obvious combination for a dessert, we promise you that flavor-wise it makes a lot of sense. The espresso powder brings out the chocolate flavor so it’s deeper and richer and the peanut butter contrasts beautifully with its creamy and salty nature. The three flavors play together so nicely. And poke cakes are all about layered flavor, so this Reese’s Coffee Poke Cake is a dream come true.