Best 6 Café Au Lait Cake Recipes

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**Café au Lait Cake: A Delightful Treat for Coffee and Cake Lovers**

Indulge in the irresistible charm of the Café au Lait Cake, a harmonious blend of coffee and cake that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable creation features a moist and fluffy coffee-infused sponge cake, generously soaked in a sweet and aromatic café au lait syrup. The cake is then adorned with a creamy and rich coffee buttercream frosting, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. But the journey doesn't end there; this article presents a collection of Café au Lait Cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert. From a gluten-free version to a decadent chocolate café au lait cake, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary adventure with our curated selection of Café au Lait Cakes and savor the perfect balance of coffee and cake in every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GLUTEN-FREE CAFé AU LAIT CAKE



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Enjoy your java by the forkful! This cool and delicious chocolate dessert features the popular coffee flavor found at coffee shops everywhere!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
1 cup water
1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
1 tablespoon cool water
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Whipped milk chocolate frosting
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate-covered espresso beans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8-inch or 9-inch round pan with shortening.
  • Dissolve 1 tablespoon coffee in 1 cup water. In large bowl, beat coffee mixture, cake mix, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 8-inch or 9-inch pan 43 to 48 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Dissolve 2 teaspoons coffee in 1 tablespoon cool water. Stir 2 teaspoons of the coffee mixture into frosting. In medium bowl, mix whipped topping and remaining coffee mixture; gently stir in 1/4 cup of the frosting mixture.
  • Cut cake in half horizontally. Place 1 cake layer, cut side up, on serving plate. Spread with half of the whipped topping mixture (about 3/4 cup) to within 1/4 inch of edge. Place other cake layer, cut side down, on top. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Pipe remaining whipped topping mixture around top of cake. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Garnish top of cake with espresso beans. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1 g

CAFE AU LAIT COFFEE CAKE



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A moist, delicious coffee time treat from the 1998 Milk Calendar. I have increased the baking time from the original recipe as I find the centre is still very doughy after only one hour in the oven.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into cubes
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups pecans, chopped
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons water, warmed
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a 9" springform pan.
  • To make the crumb topping, stir together the instant coffee, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Cut in the butter until crumbly and stir in the chocolate chips and pecans.
  • Set aside.
  • To make the cake, beat together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well until smooth.
  • Beat in the sour cream.
  • Dissolve the instant coffee in the warm water and beat into the egg mixture.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the remaining dry ingredients.
  • On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk. There should be three additions of dry and two of wet ingredients.
  • Beat well after each addition.
  • Spread 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups of the crumb topping.
  • Cover with the remaining batter and sprinkle with the remaining crumb topping.
  • Bake for 65 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844.5, Fat 47.6, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 123.2, Sodium 560.4, Carbohydrate 98.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 50.6, Protein 11.9

CAFE AU LAIT POTS DE CREME



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso (or coffee) powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 egg, plus 2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Heat the milk, cream, sugars, espresso, vanilla and salt in a medium saucepan over low heat until just boiling. Remove from heat. Whisk the egg and yolks in a measuring cup and temper by mixing in a small amount of the cream mixture into the eggs before adding the rest of the cream mixture.
  • Pour into 4 (4-ounce) ramekins and arrange on a baking dish. Fill the baking dish halfway with very hot water but not boiling, being careful not to splash water into the ramekins. Put in the oven and bake until the edges are set, but the center is still a little wobbly, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove immediately from the water bath to a baking dish filled with ice to chill quickly. Keep refrigerated until serving.

CAFé AU LAIT CAKE



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Enjoy your java by the forkful! This cool and delicious chocolate dessert features the popular coffee flavor found at coffee shops everywhere!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee granules
1 1/4 cups water
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee granules
1 tablespoon cool water
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped milk chocolate frosting
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed
Chocolate-covered espresso beans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour. Dissolve 1 tablespoon coffee in 1 1/4 cups water. Make cake batter as directed on box, using coffee mixture in place of the water. Bake and cool as directed.
  • Dissolve 2 teaspoons coffee in 1 tablespoon cool water. Stir 2 teaspoons of the coffee mixture into frosting. In medium bowl, stir together whipped topping and remaining coffee mixture; gently stir in 1/4 cup of the frosting mixture.
  • On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down. Spread with half of the whipped topping mixture (about 3/4 cup) to within 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Pipe remaining whipped topping mixture around top of cake. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until chilled. Garnish top of cake with espresso beans. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 31 g, TransFat 1 g

CHOCOLATE CAFE AU LAIT



Chocolate Cafe au Lait image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups half-and-half or whole milk
2 cups strong coffee
1 rounded tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Favorite cookies, for dunking

Steps:

  • Heat half-and-half or whole milk over low heat. Pour coffee into milk. Combine sugar and cocoa in the coffeepot. Pour the hot milk and coffee back into the coffeepot and stir to combine. Serve.

CAFE AU LAIT



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Cafe au lait and a croissant or buttered toast is a simple, scrumptious breakfast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

1-1 1/2 cups milk, warmed
2 cups brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Heat 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking, until milk is steaming and slightly foamy.
  • Divide milk between two cafe au lait bowls or large coffee cups. Divide 2 cups coffee betweenbowls, and stir.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a coffee grinder, you can use instant coffee powder.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or cocoa powder in the frosting.
  • Garnish the cake with coffee beans, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Café au lait cake is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy crumb, rich coffee flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this café au lait cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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