Maple Espresso Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 4 oz white chocolate baking squares, melted, cooled
• 3 tablespoons coffee beans, chopped, if desired