I used to see posts about people coping with staying sober through baking and imagined myself doing the same. The last few months have been hell with being homeless, getting sober, leaving a toxic relationship, being unable to drive, etc. but I am finally in an environment where I feel safe and have space/motivation for hobbies. All my previous kitchen supplies were stolen but my birthday just passed and I had the extra money to indulge 😇 I wanted to celebrate my new age, life, home, and being 3 months sober – plus sharing it with my roommates who have supported me!
I think it turned out pretty good but I have little to no baking experience. It sunk a bit in the middle but I think that’s partially because I flipped it onto a plate with a sunken center before letting the cake cool enough. I also disliked the parchment paper with a round pan, or I should’ve put more time into doing it. Tastes amazing though! I’m in the process of enrolling into Culinary Arts so would appreciate any constructive criticism 🙂
I got this recipe from Reddit, I think it’s popular here. I’ve heard this website is the best from y’all, thank you!
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/coffee-cake-recipe/#tasty-recipes-73631
by RaoulDukesGroupie
41 Comments
It looks lovely. A very good first attempt. 10 out 10 nom nom noms. Well done and congratulations on your sobriety.
Coffee cake was the first cake I’ve ever made too!! Luckily it’s still one of the best. That looks incredible 🤩
I get so many compliments when i bake that. That recipe is SO good.
I’ve always used an 8×8 square pan but now you’ve inspired me to make it in a round pan, this looks amazing.
It looks amazing! Celebrate every milestone of sobriety. As a fellow sober person, I am very proud of you.
Looks delicious
Looks delicious. Aahh is there coffee too?
Looks so delicious! Congratulations on your first cake!
GadDAMN that is gorgeous cake! The topping looks unreal!
Coffee cake and plain angel food cakes are the best cakes, I’ll fight whoever disagrees
Congrats on your sobriety and happy belated! Happy to hear that you’re doing well after some rough times. The cake looks delicious!
I sure would love a slice with my coffee right now!
Oooohhhh…. That looks amazing!
Amazing job!
Baking is one of the BEST things to learn because 1) you can start at literally any point in life and it’s not too late, you haven’t missed out on anything, 2) you only keep getting better and better with more experience despite random flops that every baker has lol and 3) you get to eat and enjoy the creation you made! It’s super rewarding!
Congrats on turning a corner in life and redefining what you want your life to include, like coffee cake! 😍
It looks delightful! I would love a slice with my morning coffee 🙂
Looks absolutely perfect
This is your first cake *ever*?! This looks incredible. Well done dude 😎
Looks so goooooood!!!!!!!!
10/10 would totally eat that whole thing.
As a sober lady herself – welcome! I’m so glad you feel safe and supported. You got this 💗💗
Yes!! I started baking bread when I got sober and your cake looks a lot better than my first loaf! 👏🏻😃
Looks delicious!
Now, this is what a coffee cake looks like. That slice looks so 😋🤤yummy
Looks very good!
That looks good
That looks delicious!
Perfect 🤩
Love me a good coffee cake. Think I’ll make one this weekend. Good job on yours! Looks awesome!
Looks great!
Mmm that looks really good. Now I wanna make one.
Congrats on this delicious cake, your sobriety and for finding people who support you. I wish you all the best! 😊
I’d eat that I may eat all of that
Looks great!! Congrats on 3 months sober
Anyone else have another coffee cake post right below this one? lol. It’s coffee cake Monday! lol
In the words of Prue Leith, I’m dribbling
Looks fricking scrumptious.
Well done!!!!!
That looks delicious and so pleasing to the eyes 😋
Looks delicious
Looks so very tasty! Congrats on your sobriety, it’s not easy, but it’s worth it to get your life back.
For future bakes, a sunken center simply means it hasn’t baked quite long enough. Follow people’s recipes loosely. The recipe author has a different oven than you and all oven’s are different. For bake times, go by feel instead. If you touch the center of the cake gently, it should have a bit of a bounce to it. You can also be sure it’s done by using a thermometer and getting it to 200 degrees F (abt 93 degrees C). Learning to bake from the beginning using your eyes and touch will help your future bakes be consistently successful and that’s important in these times with groceries being as expensive as the are. Let your cakes sit in the pan 10 minutes before putting a rack on top of the cake pan and flipping it with the cake pan as one unit (less chance of your cake breaking apart).
As for your final thing–parchment paper. You only need a parchment circle on the very bottom of the pan. The pan can be sprayed with pan spray, then stick the parchment down (the oil will make it stick). The sides will release if just sprayed with pan release. Good luck to you and happy baking!!
I’m glad you are safe and are finding solace in baking.
Looks great! Congratulations!
Good luck out there! We’re praying for you.
Coffee cake is definitely my favorite cake! This looks beautiful, perfect! A few pecans could liven it up if you need a little something extra (: