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Cake Batter Coffee Syrup Recipe

Hey there! If you’ve ever wished your morning coffee could taste like birthday cake, this recipe is for you.

This Cake Batter Coffee Syrup is sweet, buttery, and has that rich vanilla flavor we all adore in a slice of cake. You can blend it into lattes, cold brews, or even drizzle it over pancakes. It only takes ten minutes to make and makes your drinks taste so much better.

I thought of this when I wanted to add something fun and sweet to my iced coffee, like cake but faster. It makes me think of making birthday cakes with my kids and licking the spoon after.

Why You’ll Love This Syrup

Tastes just like vanilla cake batter!
Very easy to create.
No weird ingredients—just stuff you probably already have.
Kids enjoy it when you put it in warm milk or on pancakes.
Keeps well in the fridge for a week.

Ingredients & Tools

Utensils

Small pot
Whisk
Spoons and cups for measuring
Store in a mason jar or bottle
A small funnel (not required, but handy!)

Ingredients

1 cup of water
1 cup of sugar in granules
2 tablespoons of butter (not salted)
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional, but it gives it a boxed cake flavor!)
2 tbsp dry powdered milk or coffee creamer
A little bit of salt

Instructions

1. Put 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a small pot.
2. Turn the heat to medium and whisk gently until the sugar dissolves.
3. Put in two tablespoons of butter that hasn’t been salted. Mix until everything is melted and mixed together.

Take off the heat. Stir in 2 tsp vanilla extract and ¼ tsp almond extract.
Whisk in 2 tbsp dry powdered milk and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Let the syrup cool down, then put it in a jar or bottle.

Tips for Success

Don’t leave out the almond extract; it makes it taste just 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.

Recipe Variations

No almond extract? Use only vanilla. Still good!
No milk powder? Try powdered coffee creamer; it makes everything creamier.
Want syrup that’s thicker? Let it simmer for a few more minutes.
Can you make it without dairy? Use coconut milk powder and vegan butter.

Storage & Serving Tips

You can make this syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a week. Before you use it, just shake or stir it. It might separate a little.

You may keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
Before using, shake or stir. Some settling is normal.
If it gets too thick, you can reheat it a little.

Serving Suggestions

Coffee hot or cold
Waffles or pancakes
Drizzled over vanilla ice cream
Stirred with warm milk for the youngsters
Blended into smoothies or milkshakes

FAQs

Can I make this without powdered milk?: Yes! If you don’t want to use coffee creamer powder, you can skip it. The drink will still taste good, but it won’t be as creamy.
Does it need to be kept in the fridge?: Yes, keep it in the fridge after it has cooled and been bottled to keep it fresh.
Is it really sweet?: It’s sweet like syrup should be, but not overpowering—just like cake batter!

Final Thoughts

This Cake Batter Coffee Syrup has a little bit of magic in it. It makes regular coffee into something special, like a party in a cup. Try it out and tell me what you did with it! I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment with your favorite drink mix or any questions you have.

Enjoy your drink! 🎂☕