Indulge in the delightful flavors of the classic Southern delicacy, "Plantation House Coffee Cake." This delectable treat is a unique and captivating blend of sweet, buttery cake and rich, flavorful spices. Originating from the grand plantation houses of the antebellum South, this coffee cake has earned its place as a beloved heirloom recipe, passed down through generations of Southern families. Its tender crumb, perfectly balanced sweetness, and aromatic spices make it an irresistible treat to savor with your loved ones. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this classic Southern specialty, ensuring that your Plantation House Coffee Cake turns out perfect every time.
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COFFEE HOUSE COFFEE CAKE
A delicious coffee cake from the famed espresso chain. You'll earn brownie points with your co-workers if you bring this in to work with you!
Provided by yooper
Categories Breads
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Make topping by combining 1 cup flour with brown sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl.
- Mixture should have the consistency of moist sand.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add this dry mixture to the moist ingredients a little at a time.
- Add milk and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a 9 x 13 baking pan that has been buttered and dusted with a light coating of flour.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
- Be sure the topping completely covers the batter.
- Bake 50 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Cool.
ANDERSONVILLE COFFEECAKE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 55m
Yield 4 coffeecakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan. Add milk and remove from heat. Crumble yeast into a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cardamom. Add sugar cardamom mixture to the yeast and add milk mixture. Stir in the flour a little at a time and work dough until smooth and shiny. Cover and let rise for 10 minutes.
- To make the filling, combine butter, sugar, cinnamon and nuts.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Turn dough out onto a board and knead well. Divide into 4 parts. Roll each piece into a 14 by 8-inch rectangle. Spread with filling. Roll up from the long side and place on a baking sheet. Clip each at 1-inch intervals with a scissors held perpendicular to the top. Pull each cut out to the sides, alternately, to make a pattern exposing the filling. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar and chopped almonds.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not overbrown
COFFEE COFFEE CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray and line with parchment a 9-by-9-inch baking pan; spray the parchment as well.
- For the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, instant coffee powder and salt. Add the melted butter and mix until crumbs form that you can clump together in your hand. Set aside.
- For the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cardamom. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the coffee and sour cream until smooth.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until each is well combined. Then add the vanilla extract and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Starting and ending with the dry ingredients, alternate adding the flour mixture and the coffee mixture to the stand mixer; mix each addition well, scraping the bowl each additions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and top with crumb topping, spreading it evenly. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
TROPICAL COFFEE CAKE
"My aunt gave me this appealing recipe she often doubles for large groups," writes Alisha Juhnke from her home in Lebanon, Oregon. "Lightly sweetened with pineapple and topped with coconut, it was an instant winner in my household."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, blend the sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the sour cream mixture. Stir in pineapple., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
AUNT ANNE'S COFFEE CAKE
This is the perfect cake for Sunday mornings reading the paper. Be prepared, it won't last long. Just like potato chips, you can't eat just one.
Provided by Mary
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Crack an egg into a measuring cup and then fill add milk to make 1 cup. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crumb mixture and mix just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with streusel.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
PLANTATION HOUSE COFFEE CAKE
Steps:
- Combine and set aside: 1 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 cup chopped nuts Combine in large bowl: 2 c. flour 1 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 4 eggs 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding (dry) 1 pkg. instant butterscotch pudding (dry) 1 c. water 3/4 c. oil 1 tsp. vanilla Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Grease 9 x 13 pan. Then pour 1/3 batter in pan. Cover with 1/3 of the sugar -nut mixture. Then pour rest of batter over top. Then cover with rest of sugar-nut mixture. Bake 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. This means using fresh coffee, real butter, and pure vanilla extract.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- This coffee cake is also delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Conclusion:
Plantation House Coffee Cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist, flavorful cake with a delicious crumb topping. The coffee flavor is subtle, but it adds a nice richness to the cake. This cake is easy to make and is always a hit with family and friends.
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