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**Gâteau au Café à la Crème Âcre: A Delightful French Coffee Cake with a Tangy Cream Twist**
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### **What Makes Gâteau au Café à la Crème Âcre Special?**
This delightful dessert is a harmonious blend of two beloved ingredients: **coffee** and **crème âcre** (sour cream). The coffee provides a deep, rich flavor that pairs perfectly with the light, tangy creaminess of sour cream. The cake is airy yet dense, with a fine crumb texture that’s moist from the addition of crème âcre. It’s an elegant cake that embodies the classic French art of pastry, offering a balanced sweetness and a touch of sophistication.
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### **Ingredients**
For the Cake:
– **2 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1 cup sugar**
– **1 tablespoon instant coffee granules**
– **1 teaspoon baking powder**
– **1/2 teaspoon baking soda**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt**
– **3/4 cup unsalted butter**, softened
– **3/4 cup crème âcre (sour cream)**
– **2 large eggs**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1/2 cup brewed strong coffee**, cooled
For the Crème Âcre Frosting:
– **1 cup crème âcre (sour cream)**
– **1/2 cup powdered sugar**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1 tablespoon brewed coffee** (optional, for extra flavor)
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