FRENCH CHOCOLATE COFFEE CAKE

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My mom always made this coffee cake as a special treat for us on Christmas morning. And my family loves the rich fudgy filling just as much as we did back then.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sugar, egg yolks, milk, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, combine the chocolate chips, milk and sugar in a saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in cinnamon; set aside. , For topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Set aside., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into an 18x10-in. rectangle. Spread with filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place in a well-greased 10-in. fluted tube pan, with seam facing inside of pan. Sprinkle with topping. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners; sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BigKelvin TV
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This cake is so delicious and moist. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Eviejean87
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I love the way this cake looks when it's finished. It's so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


Emu
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and coffee flavors were perfectly balanced.


Mckinley Palmisano
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use instant coffee to make it.


YngKidBG22 OTF
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Ishtiaq Ahmad
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still good.


otlaadisa gordon mosahi
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed this cake. The chocolate flavor is very rich and decadent.


Louise Camille
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the chocolate and coffee flavors meld together.


Fayaadh Ali
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I love the combination of chocolate and coffee in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for a coffee lover.


Waiza Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Marion Nasimiyu
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Emerald animations
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist and chocolatey, with just the right amount of coffee flavor.


Sajjad Rahim
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use instant coffee to make it. It is perfect for a quick and easy dessert.


Samuel Mosha
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Scott Carey (dctharula darylanointed1)
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This cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and coffee flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this cake again.