Pousse Cafe Recipe

Name: Pousse Cafe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups pastry flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons cognac; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup light cream; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 tablespoon cognac

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cognac
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup light cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon cognac

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease thoroughly a fluted 2 quart ring mold, and dust lightly with flour.
2
Sift pastry flour, salt, and baking powder together.
3
In a large bowl, cream shortening well. Gradually blend in 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons cognac; beat until light and fluffy. Gently blend sifted ingredients alternately with the milk and cream into the creamed mixture. Pour batter into ring mold.
4
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from pan, and allow to cool.
5
In a clean, cold bowl, beat the 2 cups whipping cream until peaks form. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and coffee powder. Frost the cake with whipped cream. When serving, drizzle cake with a few drops of cognac.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups pastry flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Pousse Cafe 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.

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