Espresso powder can be made by baking a single layer of espresso coffee beans on a cookie sheet at 200°F for 1 hour in the oven. Then grind them in a coffee grinder at the finest setting. Use a sieve to filter out larger particles. Store in an air tight container.
Directions
Wisk together the topping ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
In medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients. Beat well.
Add blended flour into creamed mixture all at once. Beat until smooth.
Assembly
Pour the batter into greased 9 inch pan.
Sprinkle the mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over batter.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cake tests done.
