I had already planned to make this coffee cake recipe for a brunch at work next week. I'll let you know how it turns out. Scandinavians drink coffee with everything and in Sweden there is a word for a mid-morning coffee break - Fika.
"In the heart of Swedish culture lies a charming and deeply revered tradition known as Fika. More than just a coffee break, Fika embodies a philosophy, a way of life that resonates with every Swede. This delightful ritual, woven seamlessly into the daily fabric of Swedish life, offers a window into the soul of Sweden, revealing the warmth, community spirit, and love for life that defines this Scandinavian nation."
Mmmmmm. .. . Sunday mornings before church was when we had coffee cake in the 60s and 70s, warm from the oven, with lots of butter melting all over the place. I can still taste it. Coffee cake is always good, any time, day or night, whether one is hungry or not. It's just one of those foods one makes room for. Always. Great post, btw.
Love coffee cake, Anne, and love seeing all these great pictures. Thanks for the reminder that we all need each other now and always! (PS- what a great sweepstakes!) ❤️
This reminds me of the wonderful pecan tree in front of our sorority house at FSU. Thanks for introducing them. I know where to find some good p’kahns now!
The bain of Parisian cooks: tiny kitchens the size of a closet with no oven! I had to buy one that looks like an old-school toaster oven, and sits on a sideboard in the hallway. But, it roasts chickens and bakes pies beautifully. A total surprise. 🌸🌸
Coffee cake is a staple at our house. It seemed that one or the other of my relatives was always serving one at a holiday gathering when I was growing up—and I know I have a recipe for a coffee cake made with real coffee in one of my many cookbooks! I can’t wait to try this one—and so many more from your book, Anne. And I just signed up for this sweepstakes! I love pecans (we pronounce it pee-CANS here) and vanilla!
Nice recipe. It's a classic, just like that wonderful 1948 Vogue ad. Think I'll pull out my old orchid silk peplum frock and start baking. (Assuming I can still zip it up.) Thank you for sharing.
I had already planned to make this coffee cake recipe for a brunch at work next week. I'll let you know how it turns out. Scandinavians drink coffee with everything and in Sweden there is a word for a mid-morning coffee break - Fika.
"In the heart of Swedish culture lies a charming and deeply revered tradition known as Fika. More than just a coffee break, Fika embodies a philosophy, a way of life that resonates with every Swede. This delightful ritual, woven seamlessly into the daily fabric of Swedish life, offers a window into the soul of Sweden, revealing the warmth, community spirit, and love for life that defines this Scandinavian nation."
We should all adopt the idea of Fika.
Absolutely! Long live Fika!
This coffee cake looks the business. I'll give it a whirl to send into my husband's work...
Goodie! Let me know how they like it…
Coffee cake sounds excellent! But now I need to find a perfect British coffee and walnut cake recipe to send your way. 😂
Please do!!
Mmmmmm. .. . Sunday mornings before church was when we had coffee cake in the 60s and 70s, warm from the oven, with lots of butter melting all over the place. I can still taste it. Coffee cake is always good, any time, day or night, whether one is hungry or not. It's just one of those foods one makes room for. Always. Great post, btw.
Thank you, Mary. I have those same kind of memories.
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Love coffee cake, Anne, and love seeing all these great pictures. Thanks for the reminder that we all need each other now and always! (PS- what a great sweepstakes!) ❤️
It’s a goodie, Jolene! Yes, you should enter.
This reminds me of the wonderful pecan tree in front of our sorority house at FSU. Thanks for introducing them. I know where to find some good p’kahns now!
Love it!
Classic. Can’t wait to try it in my little portable oven, which, surprisingly,always yields a good bake. 🌸
Little portable oven! Tell us more…
The bain of Parisian cooks: tiny kitchens the size of a closet with no oven! I had to buy one that looks like an old-school toaster oven, and sits on a sideboard in the hallway. But, it roasts chickens and bakes pies beautifully. A total surprise. 🌸🌸
Lovely!! Thank you! Reminds me of the Ron Popeil ovens that used to be sold on QVC. They roasted the best chickens!
Coffee cake is a staple at our house. It seemed that one or the other of my relatives was always serving one at a holiday gathering when I was growing up—and I know I have a recipe for a coffee cake made with real coffee in one of my many cookbooks! I can’t wait to try this one—and so many more from your book, Anne. And I just signed up for this sweepstakes! I love pecans (we pronounce it pee-CANS here) and vanilla!
Wishing you luck, Ruth! So it’s pee-CANS in California, too!
Nice recipe. It's a classic, just like that wonderful 1948 Vogue ad. Think I'll pull out my old orchid silk peplum frock and start baking. (Assuming I can still zip it up.) Thank you for sharing.
No kidding! Those frocks were so unforgiving. And yes, it’s a classic.
Thanks for this recipe, Anne—it sounds delicious. I haven't made coffee cake in years, but I'll give this one a try!
Hope you enjoy!!