I may not drink coffee or know much about Lithuania, but Claire’s Corner Copia’s signature dessert, Lithuanian Coffee Cake, has found a special place in my heart. Each heavy duty slice slathered with buttercream frosting and cinnamon, chocolate filling sends me straight into heaven (and then into a sugar comma).
But, over break, when I tried to describe the amazing flavor found within each slice of cake to my family and friends, I saw that my words just don’t do it justice. So, working with the recipe found in Claire’s own cookbook, I created my own version of New Haven’s most coveted dessert.
Claire's Inspired Coffee Cake
- Prep Time:30 minutes
- Cook Time:40 minutes
- Total Time:1 hour and 30 minutes
- Servings:10-12 servings
- Medium
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 can cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon chilled brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Ingredients
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Step 1
Center the rack in your oven and preheat it to 350°F. Spray a medium-sized bundt pan with non-stick spray. Gather all ingredients and two mixing bowls.
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Step 2
Beat together the softened butter with one cup sugar and three eggs until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Step 3
Gradually add in the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and whipping cream. Alternate between the different ingredients and beat well after each addition. The batter should be thick.
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Step 4
Add the vanilla and coffee. Mix the batter completely to combine the ingredients.
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Step 5
Combine 1/2 cup sugar with cinnamon, cocoa powder, and brown sugar in a separate bowl for the filling.
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Step 6
Pour half the batter into the greased pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
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Step 7
Sprinkle the filling over the prepared batter.
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Step 8
Pour the remaining batter over the filling and smooth with a spatula.
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Step 9
Bake the cake for 40 minutes, rotating the pan every 10 minutes to ensure that it bakes evenly. Adjust this time, if necessary, by sticking a toothpick into the cake’s center upon each rotation.
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Step 10
Allow the cake to cool and flip it onto a plate. Enjoy!