How to Make Your Own Claire’s Lithuanian Coffee Cake

I may not drink coffee or know much about Lithuania, but Claire’s Corner Copia’s signature dessert, Lithuanian Coffee Cake, has found a special place in my heart. Each heavy duty slice slathered with buttercream frosting and cinnamon, chocolate filling sends me straight into heaven (and then into a sugar comma).

But, over break, when I tried to describe the amazing flavor found within each slice of cake to my family and friends, I saw that my words just don’t do it justice. So, working with the recipe found in Claire’s own cookbook, I created my own version of New Haven’s most coveted dessert.

Claire's Inspired Coffee Cake

• Prep Time:30 minutes
• Cook Time:40 minutes
• Total Time:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Servings:10-12 servings
• Medium

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 can cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon chilled brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• Step 1

  Center the rack in your oven and preheat it to 350°F. Spray a medium-sized bundt pan with non-stick spray. Gather all ingredients and two mixing bowls.

   

  

• Step 2

  Beat together the softened butter with one cup sugar and three eggs until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

  

• Step 3

  Gradually add in the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and whipping cream. Alternate between the different ingredients and beat well after each addition. The batter should be thick.

  

• Step 4

  Add the vanilla and coffee. Mix the batter completely to combine the ingredients.

  

• Step 5

  Combine 1/2 cup sugar with cinnamon, cocoa powder, and brown sugar in a separate bowl for the filling.

   

  

• Step 6

  Pour half the batter into the greased pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

   

   

  

• Step 7

  Sprinkle the filling over the prepared batter.

   

   

  

• Step 8

  Pour the remaining batter over the filling and smooth with a spatula.

  

• Step 9

  Bake the cake for 40 minutes, rotating the pan every 10 minutes to ensure that it bakes evenly. Adjust this time, if necessary, by sticking a toothpick into the cake’s center upon each rotation.

  

• Step 10

  Allow the cake to cool and flip it onto a plate. Enjoy!