Best 8 Aunt Frans Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible charm of Aunt Fran's Coffee Cake, a classic breakfast treat that promises to tantalize your taste buds. With its tender crumb, sweet streusel topping, and rich coffee flavor, this delectable cake is the perfect companion for a cozy morning or a special occasion. Accompanying this beloved recipe are two variations that offer unique twists: the Sour Cream Coffee Cake, boasting a moist and tangy crumb, and the Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake, a chocolate lover's dream with its abundance of rich chocolate chips. Whether you prefer the classic, sour cream, or chocolate chip variety, these recipes guarantee a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

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AUNT ANNE'S COFFEE CAKE



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This is the perfect cake for Sunday mornings reading the paper. Be prepared, it won't last long. Just like potato chips, you can't eat just one.

Provided by Mary

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 egg
¾ cup milk, or as needed
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Make the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, 2/3 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Crack an egg into a measuring cup and then fill add milk to make 1 cup. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crumb mixture and mix just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with streusel.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

AUNT FRAN'S COFFEE CAKE



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Make and share this Aunt Fran's Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CRYSTALINA Haldeman

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
chopped pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon.
  • Set Aside.
  • Combine pudding and cake mix with eggs, oil, water and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Grease and flour 9x13 inch pan.
  • (This cake rises considerably and needs a large pan.) Sprinkle half of the nuts on the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread half of the batter over the nuts.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  • Add rest of batter.
  • Sprinkle top with nuts.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden tooth pick comes out clean.
  • Mix powdered sugar and milk.
  • Drizzle glaze over cake whil hot.

AUNT FRAN'S BLACK AND WHITE BARS



Aunt Fran's Black and White Bars image

I came across this simple recipe today. It was amongst many others that I received at my bridal shower. I fondly remember my husband's Aunt Fran. She made a lot of great desserts. This is one of many of hers. I hope you all enjoy these simple yet delicious bars.

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c softened butter
2 c granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
2 c all purpose flour
2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate bar plus optional 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c chopped nuts if desired
optional: dark chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 9 x 13" pan and set aside.
  • 2. in a large mixing bowl . Beat butter, sugar and eggs until fluffy.
  • 3. Add in flour and salt. Beat until well combined. Add in vanilla and mix well.
  • 4. Divide dough into thirds. At this point you can add nuts to the remaining two thirds of batter, if you prefer. Place two thirds of the dough in the 9 x 13" pan. Spread evenly.
  • 5. Add the melted chocolate to the remaining one third of batter. Mix well. At this point if you want to deeper chocolate flavor add a couple tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • 6. Place spoonfuls of chocolate mixture randomly across top of batter in pan. Run a knife through mixture to make a marbled look. bake at 350° until done. It should take approximately 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.
  • 7. Note: I also think the bars would be really great with a nice dark chocolate frosting.

AUNT JEMIMA COFFEE CAKE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by jacksrecipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

TOPPING:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (5 full size graham crackers)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
COFFEE CAKE:
3 cups Aunt Jemima® Original or Buttermilk Original Pancake & Waffle Mix
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup (8-ounce) sour cream
3/4 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9"x 13" baking pan with nonfat cooking spray. For topping, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, nuts and cinnamon in small bowl. Add butter, stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside. For coffee cake, combine pancake mix and sugar in large bowl; mix well. In medium bowl, combine sour cream, milk, oil, egg and vanilla with wire whisk; add to dry ingredients. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Batter will be thick. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm and enjoy!

AUNT PATTY'S OLD-FASHIONED COFFEE CAKE



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This old-fashioned recipe combines a sour cream batter with a filling of sugar, instant coffee, and cocoa powder. To marbleize the cake, run a thin knife through the batter in several spots, creating swirls as you work. The cake goes best with -- what else? -- hot coffee with milk and sugar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
4 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the filling: Stir together sugar, coffee, and cocoa powder in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Butter a 10-inch (12-cup) Bundt pan. Dust with flour, and tap out excess. Make the batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Mix in eggs, one at a time. Mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with sour cream. Add vanilla, and mix 1 minute.
  • Spread 1/3 of the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the filling. Spread another third of the batter on top, followed by the remaining filling. Spread remaining batter over top. Run a thin knife through batter to marbleize.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 35 to 38 minutes. Let cool 30 minutes. Invert onto a plate.

BISQUICK PINEAPPLE COFFEE CAKE



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Another recipe from my aunt's cookbook. This recipe was submitted by Myrtle Hickman. Aunt Anna loved pineapple cake and pineapple homemade ice cream. This is quick and oh, so tasty! I love the memories that come with this recipe. It is a nice treat to whip up when you have company and need something quick.

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Breads

Time 33m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup butter, sliced
1 egg
2 cups Bisquick
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2/3 cup syrup.
  • Pat pineapple chunks dry.
  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, walnuts and butter.
  • Beat reserved juice with the egg, Bisquick and white sugar for 30 seconds.
  • Spread Bisquick mixture in a greased and floured 9-inch round baking pan.
  • Top with half of the walnut mixture, next all the pineapple, and then remaining walnut mixture.
  • Bake at preheated 400 degrees oven for 25 minutes or until done.
  • Cool and serve.

AUNT PATTY'S COFFEE CAKE



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Coffee cake is a classic and after you try this recipe, you'll crave this timeless dish again and again. It can be frozen and served with coffee or hot chocolate as part of breakfast, or you can change it up and serve with a scoop of ice cream for dessert.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 Bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, instant coffee, and cocoa.
  • Separately whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Add one egg at a time, beating until just combined. Beat in one third of the flour mixture, then half of the sour cream, then another third of the flour mixture. Beat in the remainder of the sour cream and the last third of the flour mixture. (Always start with flour and end with flour.) Add the vanilla and mix for another minute or two, scraping the sides of the bowl well with a spatula.
  • Pour one third of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle half of the filling on top. Pour in another third of the batter and sprinkle the remainder of the filling on top of that. End with the last third of the batter. Run a dinner knife down through the batter and swirl the knife gently to marble the batter in about six places.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 30 minutes, then turn out onto a plate or onto foil. The cake can be frozen while still warm.

AUNT JEWEL'S COFFEE CAKE RECIPE



Aunt Jewel's Coffee Cake Recipe image

Provided by megancara

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick unsaltened, softened butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees 2. Coat a 9 inch square baking pan with non stick cooking spray. Set aside. 3. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. 4. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into batter until smooth. 5. Spoon half of the batter into pan. Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nuts in a small bowl. Sprinkle 2/3 of the mixture over batter. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. 6. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your coffee cake will taste. Whenever possible, use organic, locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the coffee cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Don't overbake the coffee cake: Overbaking the coffee cake can make it dry and crumbly. Bake just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the coffee cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Aunt Fran's Coffee Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist crumb, sweet streusel topping, and creamy frosting, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Aunt Fran's Coffee Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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