GERMAN COFFEE SPONGE CAKE

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I got this recipe from a dear friend who got it from a very old cookbook she found at a garage sale. It is a German recipe translated by Gertrude Berger Schmidt (1888-1960). The original doesn't call for frosting, but I have added a cream cheese frosting. Photo: Lifestyle.yahoo.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 egg yolks
1 c sugar
1/2 c karo syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 c cold coffee
1 c ground pecans
4 egg whites

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar and Karo. Beat well. Add salt, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and coffee. Beat well. Add nuts.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into batter.
  • 3. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • 4. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 stick butter 1 box powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup chopped pecans Combine all ingredients, except nuts, and mix well. Frost the top of a 9x13-inch cake, or if making layers, frost between each layer, as well as top and sides. After frosting, sprinkle nuts over cake.

Pikle
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This cake is simply delicious. I highly recommend it.


paru Pariyar
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This is one of my favorite cakes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Faduil Alhj
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I would definitely recommend this cake to others.


Jamshed Jani
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion.


UNIKE HRM
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I love the streusel topping on this cake. It adds a nice crunch and flavor.


M Shahzad Dhair
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover coffee.


Jalal Ahmed
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect.


Marielyne Carrenard
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


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


Ken Chan
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This cake is perfect for coffee lovers. The flavor is rich and decadent.


Salmaa Al
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I would have liked the cake to be a bit sweeter.


Bukenya Eric
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Natural Forever Beauty
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It was a big hit!


saraki jhoke 789
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This cake was easy to make and very delicious. I loved the coffee flavor and the streusel topping.


Mohamed Salem Leili
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping added a nice crunch.


Rasel Rasel
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This German coffee sponge cake was a delight! It had a light and fluffy texture, and the coffee flavor was perfectly balanced. I would definitely make this cake again.