Kaffee Und Kuchen
Kaffee und Kuchen, or Coffee and Cake, is a traditional German afternoon pastime. It involves enjoying a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, typically between lunch and dinner. This recipe includes a simple vanilla cake to pair with your favorite coffee.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Your favorite coffee - 1 cup per serving
- Milk - 1 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 2
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve slices of cake with freshly brewed coffee.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 20g
