25 Easy Coffee Recipes That Taste Even Better Than Your Morning Cup

Tiramisu is admittedly a bit of a process to make, but it's so worth it. Set yourself up for success by keeping your workspace as tidy as possible, particularly when dipping your ladyfingers in the rum and coffee.

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You don't need a machine to make a homemade batch of ice cream—just a strong arm and some imagination. Here, we folded in Oreos, caramel sauce, and a touch of instant coffee for a caffeinated kick, but this recipe is infinitely adaptable.

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This buzzy 90's throwback has surged in popularity the last few years and we are all the happier (and more caffeinated) for it. We love it as a pre-game drink to keep us going all through the night.

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The chocolate flavor is strong thanks to the addition of coffee. Vegetable oil and sour cream team up to make this cake extra moist, and allow this cake to be egg free! The frosting is a whipped ganache, but feel free to use a traditional chocolate buttercream.

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All it takes is a little time and patience for a perfect cup of cold brew. How does cold brew compare to iced coffee? Well, iced coffee is essentially a cup of of hot coffee that's been cooled down and then poured over ice. This typically leads to a watered down cup of coffee. No thanks.

Cold brew, on the other hand, is brewed slowly using cold water, and the results are a very smooth, less acidic cup of coffee. Check out the best cold brew coffee makers.

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Coffee is our secret weapon for adding a little special something to all kinds of meats. We use both ground and brewed coffee in this recipe, which delivers a delicately charred taste, while both coffee varieties also help tenderize the meat. This delicious dinner is serious date night *gold*.

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If you've got instant coffee, sugar, and water on hand, you can make this decadent iced coffee drink. It'll go by faster if you have a hand mixer, but a humble regular whisk, one powerful arm, and a good dose of patience and endurance will get you there too.

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Dalgona or whipped coffee is now the coolest thing to top all of your drinks with, including this simple Baileys martini, for an instant pick-me-up.

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Cheese-based waffles, or "chaffles", are one of our favorite ways to sneak waffles on a keto diet. Our Chaffle cake is layered with the delicious flavors of Italian tiramisu for a keto dessert worthy of special occasions.

We like our chaffles savory or sweet—topped like pizza or dressed up like a cinnamon roll.

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We love a classic tiramisu and couldn’t imagine it getting much better—until raspberries entered the picture. We use a little orange liqueur instead of rum to amplify the bright flavors. Pro tip: The ladyfingers soak up the coffee mixture quickly, so just do a quick dunk or they’ll start to fall apart on you.

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If you're obsessed with Frappuccinos like we are, then you will absolutely love this cupcake. Coffee goes into both the cupcake and the frosting. If you skip your morning joe and reach for one of these, we won't tell 😉.

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This super-boozy shake uses cold brew ice cubes, so it won't get diluted no matter how long it takes you to get to the bottom of the glass. Craving boozy coffee but iced drinks aren't your thing? Our Irish coffee is sure to satisfy.

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The perfect latte at home is totally achievable, even if you don't have a fancy espresso machine. A small milk frother is helpful, but you can also use an immersion blender to froth the milk or pour your warmed milk into a French press and pump it until it's nice and foamy. Want more latte practice? Try our chai latte!

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Double down on your morning espresso with a side of coffee-infused bacon. Or, if you're really feeling crazy, use this recipe to make the best bacon weave breakfast sandwich ever.

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A sweet chocolate cake filled and frosted with a rich, sticky coconut and pecan filling, our version of the classic has coffee to really bring out the chocolate flavor. A layer of chocolate ganache between the layers adds decadence and helps keep the layers from falling apart (win-win).

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Coffee cocktails are a direct double hit of caffeine and booze straight to the system that is perfect for the start or end of the night. Irish coffee is one the most classic coffee mixed drinks; it's the perfect combination of sweetened coffee, Irish whiskey, and (of course) whipped cream. Cozy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make.

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On days you crave juicy, fall-of-the-bone goodness, fire up the coffee maker. Using brewed coffee as part of your braising liquid will not only tenderize the meat, but can be reduced to a ridiculously flavorful gravy for your next pot roast.

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We gave this rich, zesty BBQ marinade a serious flavor boost with a cup of joe, brewed fresh from the coffee maker. It gets better: The chicken is then cooked in bacon fat and topped with pineapple salsa.

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Halva is a Middle Eastern treat made from tahini that's similar to fudge, but with a unique, irresistible texture. Many different flavors of halva exist and most anything can be stirred into the tahini mixture for fun different variations. Our favorite? Brewed coffee for a creamy treat perfect with an afternoon latte.

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The star of this icy double-shot-espresso creation is a churro-inspired creamer that hits all the right notes: sweet, spicy, and totally decadent.

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