Best 3 Traditional Coffee Cake Recipes
Coffee cake, a delectable treat often enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee, holds a special place in the realm of baked goods. With its tender crumb, sweet streusel topping, and delectable flavors, coffee cake has become a beloved classic, gracing breakfast tables and afternoon tea parties alike. Originating in Germany during the 19th century, coffee cake, known as "kaffee kuchen," initially comprised a simple yeast bread served alongside coffee. As time progressed, the recipe evolved, incorporating various ingredients and techniques to create the diverse and flavorful variations we know today. From the classic crumb cake with its generous streusel topping to the rich and decadent chocolate coffee cake, this versatile treat offers endless possibilities for bakers and coffee enthusiasts alike.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
TRADITIONAL COFFEE CAKE
This is a family tradition. Every year my mom makes this cake for Christmas morning. It is great warmed!
Provided by Jolene
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 4h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
- In a large bowl, slowly pour hot milk into the eggs, whisking constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and salt. Mix in 1/2 cup melted butter. When mixture is room temperature, pour in the dissolved yeast. Add the flour and mix well.
- Turn dough out on floured board. Knead until smooth, about 10 to 15 minutes. Place in greased bowl, and cover. Let rise in warm place until double in volume, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Punch dough down. Turn over, and let rise again for 45 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon. Form dough into walnut-sized balls. Dip each ball in melted butter and roll it in cinnamon sugar. Pile loosely into a 10-inch Bundt pan. Cover and let rise again until double in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking until golden brown, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 88.8 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 233.3 mg, Sugar 26.2 g
TRADITIONAL COFFEE AND WALNUT CAKE
I was looking through the site for coffee (flavoured) cakes and was amazed there wasn't more recipes for coffee and walnut cake, which when I was growing up was one of the most traditional cakes that was always on sale in the village shop. It used to seem really 'grown up' to me (but was also my favourite!), and this is the recipe my mum always used- I think it might have originally started off as a Delia Smith recipe. Hope you enjoy it :).
Provided by RainbowBubbles
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat over to 180 degrees Celcius and prepare two 8 inch sandwich tins. Sift together dry ingredients and set aside.
- Beat butter until soft, then cream with sugar and coffee (I use an electric whisk for this bit). When fluffy and well-mixed, add the eggs one at a time, beating well.
- Fold in dry ingredients using a wooden spoon and mix until combined, being really careful not to over-mix. Stir in walnuts.
- Put in prepared tins and bake approx 25-30 mins until evenly browned and a skewer comes out clean. Don't open oven door too soon or the cakes won't rise properly. Once baked, allow to cool in tins 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cool, beat the butter for the buttercream with the coffee, then sift in the icing sugar. You might need to use more or less to get the right consistency. Sandwich the cakes together. In another bowl, sift the icing sugar for the top of the cake, and slowly add enough coffee to make a runny (but not so much it runs of the cake!) icing, and spread over the top of the cake. Decorate with walnut halves. Enjoy with a cup of coffee :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.6, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 491.2, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 51.1, Protein 4.5
TRADITIONAL CINNAMON-WALNUT COFFEE CAKE
SINCE this coffee cake can serve as dessert for the evening meal and a warm-up for breakfast the next day, we enjoy it often. It's just the right size for my husband and me.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in raisins and 1/2 cup walnuts., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and remaining walnuts. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. Fresh coffee will give your cake the best flavor. Use real butter, not margarine or shortening. And use fresh eggs and milk.
- Measure your ingredients accurately. This is important for any baking recipe, but especially for coffee cake. Too much or too little of an ingredient can throw off the balance of the cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature and for the right amount of time. Check the recipe carefully for the correct temperature and baking time. An underbaked cake will be gooey in the center and an overbaked cake will be dry and crumbly.
- Let the cake cool before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off of the cake.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Coffee cake is best enjoyed when it is slightly warm or at room temperature. You can also store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a coffee cake that everyone will enjoy.
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