I followed the suggestion to add a little finely ground coffee. I don't know if that was the reason, but contrary to many people's comments, we found it had plenty of chocolate flavor. Used Whole Foods dark chocolate chunks and TJ's cocoa powder. Definitely a keeper. It seems like it's cool to drink it now. When I was younger, I associated it with something that neds like. I find tourists love to try it as a novelty as they hear about it being something Scottish people drink and want to know what the fuss is about. What makes a coffee cake a coffee cake — especially if coffee isn’t one of the ingredients?! The French refer to this as “breakfast cake,” because it’s only slightly sweet and therefore perfectly acceptable for serving at the morning meal. In America, however, we often call this type of dish a coffee cake because the traditional sweet pound cake is an ideal complement to a cup of coffee or a foamy latte. When you’ve got a warm beverage and a slice of this French treat on your plate, it’s definitely not bad to eat cake for breakfast! How to Make Breakfast Cake

Sieve the flour, salt and baking powder into the mixture along with the chocolate buttons stir and fold to mix in. Pour all the mixture into the prepared cake tin.

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Lemon Breakfast Cake: add the juice and zest from 1 lemon to the batter. Drizzle with a lemon glaze like this one once the cake has cooled. Blueberry Breakfast Cake: gently fold 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter at the very end. Home cooks in Brittany, France regularly serve a version of le gâteau du petit déjeuner when hosting company for a morning meal. It’s not too sweet, has a slightly coarse texture, and is ideal for dipping in a big bowl of coffee. The cake reminds me of a Southern pound cake that we enjoy for dessert, but it’s smaller and baked in a round cake pan (rather than in a Bundt pan or loaf pan). It’s truly a morning delight, and one that you can conveniently prepare in advance so that you’re not fussing in the kitchen on a relaxing weekend. Why is it called coffee cake? With the launch of San Benedetto’s, visitors can look forward to even greater choice and dining availability, with both new and traditional Italian pizzas to choose from such as Margherita, Pepperoni, Carne Festa, Frutti di mare, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Vegetariano and Hawaiana.

Cream together the butter, vanilla and sugar until it’s nice and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, and then gradually add the sifted dry ingredients. Step 2: Transfer to Baking Pan Next is our favorite part — the fruit! This cake is especially delicious with stone fruit (like nectarines, plums, and apricots), but it’s a year-round beauty because of its versatility. Try it with berries, thinly sliced apples, mango, and more! After baking, the fruit becomes tender, and the cake develops a golden brown exterior. Carefully turn the tarts out while they are still hot onto serving plates so that the caramelized shallots face upwards.Best GF cake! It was a big hit even with people who eat gluten. I was a little concerned about making the sponge but it turned out exactly as described in the recipe. Used Guittard chocolate and Ghirardelli cocoa. In think cooking time cook be 35mn instead of 40. Remove the shallots from the oven, peel off their skins and set aside to cool. Leave the oven on ready to bake the tarts.

Serve a slice of the cake on its own with a cup of coffee for a simple and satisfying breakfast. For a more elaborate brunch spread, try pairing the cake with any of these other morning dishes: Project worker Kelly, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, added: “I never saw the cake until we got to the reception after the service. For a classic coffee cake recipe, season the batter with cinnamon and nutmeg, then finish with a brown sugar and pecan streusel topping like this one. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, then butter and flour the paper. I like to use this baking spray that has flour in it as a shortcut. The layer of paper between the cake and the pan makes it easy to un-mold, but it also keeps any metallic flavor out of the cake. Swiss meringue buttercream inside the cake is also Irn-Bru flavoured, whilst Alex managed to create the pouring structure using a dowel pegShe said the cake ‘tasted amazing’ - and was suitable for the children at the wedding, on July 27, including her sons Joshua, 14, and Joseph, aged six. Cut the unpeeled shallots in half lengthways and put them on a baking tray with a splash of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of caster sugar and some salt and pepper. Mix so that the shallots are covered in sugar and oil then arrange them cut-side down on the baking tray. Bake cake, rotating pan halfway through, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40–45 minutes. Let cake cool in pan. Run a paring knife around edges of cake, then unmold and place on a plate. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Instead of powdered sugar, try sprinkling the top of your cake with a cinnamon-sugar mixture before it goes in the oven. With capacity to cater for up to 40 covers, we look forward to welcoming more visitors to the Abbey this year to enjoy a delectable variety of food and drink.”I think it holds a unique place in Scotland as it is nostalgic for some people. In the club I work, if people spot it who didn't already know we sell it, they think it's great that they can now buy it in a club or pub. They will always buy one or many just for a laugh. They always want to get one for their friends to try and then tell all their stories of misspent youth!“