Best 2 French Coffee Cake Recipes

Indulge in the delightful aroma and irresistible taste of a classic French coffee cake. This timeless pastry combines a tender, crumbly cake base with a sweet, crunchy streusel topping, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Join us as we explore the culinary journey of this beloved coffee cake, discovering its origins, variations, and the secrets to achieving that perfect golden-brown crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll guide you through the process of crafting this delectable treat, ensuring that every bite is a moment of sheer indulgence.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE

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My mom always made this coffee cake as a special treat for us on Christmas morning. And my family loves the rich fudgy filling just as much as we did back then.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, combine the chocolate chips, milk and sugar in a saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in cinnamon; set aside. , For topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Set aside., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into an 18x10-in. rectangle. Spread with filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place in a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan, with seam facing inside of pan. Sprinkle with topping. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners; sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRENCH COFFEE CAKE

French Coffee Cake image

I got this from an Episcopal Church cookbook on a visit to St. John's/Divine in NYC. The cake is very good and not real sweet.

Provided by Bliss

Categories Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 coffeecake

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 pint sour cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cocoa
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee

Steps:

Sift flour, soda and baking powder together.
Cream sugar and margarine together.
and beat in eggs.
Add 1/4 of flour mixture and 1/3 of sour cream; continue to alternate.
and cream until blended.
Add vanilla.
Grease and flour loaf pan.
Combine ingredients, pour 1/3 batter into pan.
Sprinkle 1/2 filling over batter.
Add another 1/3 batter and remaining filling.
Cover with remaining batter.
Marble with knife.
Bake at 350F for 45-50 minute Dust with powdered sugar when cool.
12 servings.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will taste. Use real butter, fresh eggs, and good-quality flour and sugar.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
Stir in the dry ingredients gradually: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming lumpy.
Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

French coffee cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. There are many different recipes for French coffee cake, but they all share a few common ingredients and techniques. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious French coffee cake that will impress your friends and family.