Question 1

What is the difference between American and British coffee cakes?

Accepted Answer

An American coffee cake is a cake, usually vanilla, with a cinnamon layer in the middle and a cinnamon streusel topping. Sometimes, it has a vanilla glaze on top. Other times, it has a layer of fruit in the middle. Either way, it always has cake with a streusel topping. A British coffee cake has two layers of sponge cake flavored with coffee and filled with coffee-flavored buttercream and walnuts. It is also called a coffee and walnut cake.

Question 2

Why is my coffee cake soggy?

Accepted Answer

It may be that it was not cooked long enough. With several different layers, this cake can be complicated to check, but if a toothpick comes out with no batter, it should be finished. Another issue could be the pan size. Be sure to use the pan of the right size. This is a large cake. It has to have a large, deep pan. Also, because this has a cheesecake layer, it has to chill long enough to set after it has cooled to room temperature. Remember to let it chill for at least four hours.

Question 3

How do I keep my coffee cake from falling apart?

Accepted Answer

One of the main reasons that this happens is too much flour. This is a common problem for those who use the scoop measuring method. If you scoop flour, it gets packed in. When measuring flour, using the spoon and level method is essential. First, sift the flour. Then, use a spoon to lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup until it is overfull. Last, use a butter knife to level it off.

Question 4

Is there coffee in Coffee Cake?

Accepted Answer

Unlike the name suggests, coffee cakes rarely contain coffee, mostly it contains spices, nuts, and features a streusel or simple glaze topping. The main reason behind its name is because this dessert is a perfect complement to a cup of coffee or latte, and not because it has coffee in it!

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