Pousse Cafe
From new hampshire north country smokehouse.
Recipe Summary Pousse Cafe
This is a French Canadian recipe from Quebec. It is a feather light dessert.Ingredients | Black Forest Cafe Amherst Nh Menu2 ¼ cups pastry flour½ teaspoon salt2 ½ teaspoons baking powder¾ cup shortening1 ½ cups white sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons cognac½ cup milk½ cup light cream2 cups heavy whipping cream¼ cup white sugar1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 tablespoon cognacDirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease thoroughly a fluted 2 quart ring mold, and dust lightly with flour.Sift pastry flour, salt, and baking powder together.In a large bowl, cream shortening well. Gradually blend in 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons cognac; beat until light and fluffy. Gently blend sifted ingredients alternately with the milk and cream into the creamed mixture. Pour batter into ring mold.Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from pan, and allow to cool.In a clean, cold bowl, beat the 2 cups whipping cream until peaks form. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and coffee powder. Frost the cake with whipped cream. When serving, drizzle cake with a few drops of cognac.Info | Black Forest Cafe Amherst Nh MenuServings:
12
Yield:
1 fluted 2 quart ring mold
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