French Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: French Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; Filling; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon instant coffee

Servings: persons

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
Filling
1 tablespoon cocoa
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee

1
Sift flour, soda and baking powder together.
2
Cream sugar and margarine together.
3
and beat in eggs.
4
Add 1/4 of flour mixture and 1/3 of sour cream; continue to alternate.
5
and cream until blended.
6
Add vanilla.
7
Grease and flour loaf pan.
8
Combine ingredients, pour 1/3 batter into pan.
9
Sprinkle 1/2 filling over batter.
10
Add another 1/3 batter and remaining filling.
11
Cover with remaining batter.
12
Marble with knife.
13
Bake at 350F for 45-50 minute Dust with powdered sugar when cool.
14
12 servings.

550

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sifted cake flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 pint sour cream, and more.

Yes, French Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Coffee Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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