Claire Saffitz Makes Coffee Coffee Cake | Dessert Person

[@CSaffitz]

Good morning! Thank you all so much for watching and subscribing to the channel. We're going to take a very short break, but let us know what recipes from Dessert Person you'd like to see in Season 2!!

[@beseggg]

my heart skips a beat when you post a new video 🥰👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨

[@elnino4445]

Eclair

[@frankjoseph7456]

You're amazing Claire

[@ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl]

I’d love to see the chocolate chip cookies! they were delicious but mine came out very thin (though they had the wrinkles for sure!) and I’d like to see your process on the chance I did something very wrong lol

[@danielsotheraccount2622]

Yes, 500k subs :)

[@GadBoDag]

I want Claire to open a video with "This is probably my least favorite recipe from the book, but I put it in anyway because it tastes so good"

[@RysonRemix]

We went from "Now time for my favourite part, reading the ingredients", to " Today I'm going to show you one of my favourite recipes from Dessert Person" 😂

[@whitealliance9540]

I miss... The old... Days... 😭😭😭 oh well. New days

[@RoninBoss]

Although I think reading the ingredients wasn't her favorite part, I think in one of her videos she didn't wanted to read the ingredients and you could hear the director telling her "Say it". But I believe these are in fact her favorite recipes since she wrote the book, so all of them are her favorites.

[@RysonRemix]

@@RoninBoss @RoninBoss You're right, but I think when GM first started it genuinely used to be her favorite part. Saying that, glad she is now doing things on her terms, never liked how stressed she became over the overtly caricaturistic turn of the series.

[@tinaa5331]

I hated that part and always skipped it tbh. I much rather prefer this.

[@busepnarbasi9294]

@@RoninBoss whaaaaaaaaaattt never noticed that

[@kumoduo]

at this point, every recipe in Dessert Person is Claire's favorite

[@TheCrathes]

I mean, she wouldn't put a recipe she didn't really like in her book, right?

[@averybrown7910]

Can you blame her

[@kumoduo]

true lol

[@imadinowithoutaname]

I mean she did write it

[@davidhamilton676]

I hope for season 2, she says every recipe is her second favorite

[@lour.7839]

I just made it, it’s one of the softest cakes with the most delicate crumb texture I’ve ever made. Mind you,I’m French and we don’t usually cream the butter with sugars and then alternate wet and dry mixtures, so this was a nice thing to try. I would definitely advise to get the strongest brew you can get your hands on, and maybe double the quantity of ribbon or double the amount of coffee crystals you add to it so that the flavor of that sweet sweet ribbon shines through. I’m gonna leave you now, I have an entire cake to eat by myself (I told my boyfriend I took half of the cake to my colleagues, it’s not true, I ate half of the cake in a day).

[@danbev8542]

Thanks for the suggestions. I always want more topping and filling than a recipe calls for. 😋

[@anweenawin]

Où tu as trouvé les fameux "coffee granules"? Je ne vois pas commen ton appelle ça en France...?

[@lour.7839]

​@@anweenawinj'ai utilisé du café instantané ou café soluble.

[@abbyanderson9421]

Claire in every episode: “what does the recipe I wrote say to do?” *proceeds to be surprised by her recipe* 🤣🤣 love you Claire!

[@tati.l.]

We can count on that every video - that and the "this is one of my favorite recipes from the book" line. 🤣

[@toomuchiridium]

Same energy as when you can't read your own handwriting

[@epiccollision]

I’m just assuming she didn’t proof the recipes with a fine toothed comb after the ghost writer was done translating all the random recipe cards and additions and clarifications Claire added, they tested then complied the recipes in quite a hurry it seems.

[@thecatlimitdoesnotexist]

This reminds me of when I was in college and would go back to read my essays after they had been graded and was surprised by my work, thinking “dang I sound so intelligent!” 😂

[@tati.l.]

@@epiccollision you know what they say about assuming.

[@averyeml]

Can’t stress how important it is that the cat cameos are marked in the chapters

[@navrotron22]

The only show I don't skip the intro for. Cuz animated Felix’s little mustache makes me happy.

[@epiccollision]

I love that little moustachioed feline, he so cute!

[@dwaynezilla]

it's not overly long, so that's good. And the fact that it's _super friggin cute_ leads me to watch it every time, too!

[@yashikagupta938]

Does anyone know how to learn to make this?

[@haileyroberts1103]

If only the music was better.

[@VickiBankai]

i just wish the weird balloon sound wasn’t in it

[@greifstricken]

total dream POV: you're claire's neighbor and she always texts you offering a portion of what she just baked

[@liunina]

I'm a "once in a blue moon" type of baker and let me say, this was so easy to follow and fun to make. I halved the recipe, which fit perfectly in a standard loaf pan. I also used a hand mixer instead. It resulted in the softest/fluffiest cake I've every had! Definitely adding this to the recipes arsenal!

[@Novympia]

Queen.

[@hollerinannes7780]

Novaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

[@tati.l.]

OMG, I just had this vision of both Claires doing a video together. That'd be hilarious!

[@lswhappy123]

@@tati.l. THE 👏MOST 👏EPIC 👏COLLAB 👏EVER

[@pagebypaige20]

Queens supporting queens

[@Pabliwi]

WE NEED A COLAB.... ASAP

[@procrastinacion5785]

i made this and it turned out amazing! a few notes: - i didn’t have sour cream at home so i used yogurt + a tiny bit of vinegar instead, and i didn’t notice any strange variations in texture or taste. - i halved the crumb topping because i didn’t want the cake to be too sweet, and there was just enough for it to still add to the taste and texture of the cake. - for people that don’t like the taste of coffee, the amount of coffee in this coffee cake wasn’t overpowering at all. imo the addition of instant coffee helped enhance the overall flavor. i will definitely be making this again! would highly recommend :)

[@elisabethkarangora645]

hei, thank you so much for your comment. i don't have sour cream so i'm scrolling the comment section and found this. definitely gonna try to use your tip 👍🏼

[@cholothefish]

Did you use glass pan or metal?

[@thegirlbehindthewords1844]

I love that you're recreating the recipes from your book esp for those who are visual learners like myself

[@samgordon4114]

"because I believe in dessert" must be one of the best things I've heard from Claire and I concur!

[@ilariasavioli507]

10:43 Claire that makes a Buffy reference is just everything

[@themripley]

I remember her saying on Gourmet Makes it's her favourite show.

[@Gtinker]

Can we all appreciate how happy Claire looks now? Everything happens for a reason. If you hang on long enough you’ll see the bright side! 🥰😁

[@moonyriot]

"Is Complexly a word?" *Hank Green nervously sweating*

[@splugen]

DONT EAT GRASS

[@charliestevenson6452]

Its an adverb created by adding "ly" to the adjective Complex.

[@2201rafaela]

I'm so glad I found this comment here, hahahaha.

[@jennamomenna5750]

I think that's more of a john green thing loll

[@chocolatereigns]

I came to the comments looking for this 🤣

[@dolphinoegglet7263]

The “cake you have with coffee” vs “cake that tastes like coffee” was not a cultural debate I was expecting to have, but this video saved me the hassle by making coffee cake correctly

[@lewhughes3079]

I'm so glad Claire does her own thing now looking chill, instead of being stressed trying to recreate near impossible confectionery on that other channel. Her recipes here are damn awesome, easy to follow, I really need to get her recipes book. :]

[@florenciaosinaga395]

and they let her drink beverages on screen

[@thephilosopher7173]

recreating the "impossible confectionery" was great though. She showed how to tackle those problems and came out a better chef nonetheless.

[@randomcole619]

She had millions of views on those videos, people love to see struggle and triumph, she had a sense of accomplishment after each video, people who think this is better for her must not handle complexity well.

[@reytsyel]

Claire as is just pure gem. But let’s all appreciate all the details that her channel gives to us, her audience, actually to all. The description box is as thorough and thoughtful, and there’s not a tinge of promo or anything. She’s just so generous in sharing and oversharing so her followers and audience make the most and the best that they can. MUCHOS GRACIAS, dear Claire. Bless you more. 🙏🏼🙏🏼✨ She’s naturally and effortlessly extra. Such a gift! Thank you, Claire. I love that her paw-riends were names Felix & Maya! :)

[@kei6400]

I don’t even bake, I don’t even have an oven. I just love Claire.

[@Datpleb]

same. I'm a disaster at the kitchen. wish I was Claire's neighbor

[@myaatkins]

I don't even like coffee

[@sakshisamson112]

This is the best cake I've ever had. For those thinking about making this, I highly recommend this one! Loved it

[@alexcherry147]

y’all talking bout the felix and maya cameos whole time that focaccia was the special guest appearance

[@recoil53]

Special? The focaccia is a regular cast member.

[@peterlangendorff9846]

I think it must be a superstition of hers.

[@conn0403]

Was literally trying to determine if I was imagining that she always have focaccia on her stove

[@littlemewcat]

I came to the comments specifically to see if anyone else noticed the recurring focaccia! lol

[@nayyabmughal1123]

Shes becoming one of my favourites to watch on KZbin. From detailed recipes to tips and tricks, genius chef.

[@ginnipig]

I know everyone says it, but I love that intro. It's beautifully animated.

[@mmymeimei3136]

It's so good to see Claire in her cozy medium-sized yet well-equiped kitchen as I've been avoiding watching anyone from Bon Appetit for a long time (being heartbroken due to their resignment). I subscribed immediately. I'm sure this channel with the one and only Claire Saffitz will grow stronger and stronger.

[@caitlinbriggs3256]

Omg imagine being Claire's neighbor.

[@bracco23]

House prices in that neighborhood gonna skyrocket after this vid.

[@bruh666]

yessss I'm so jealous

[@armanke13]

Ikr

[@RetroPinUpRockZ]

@@bracco23 She lives on the Upper West Side... house prices are already so high as they are

[@JeanKrloA]

A blessing

[@JS-uf2by]

I’m a baker that spent my whole morning making coffee cake and I still watched this video. Love the book 🌞

[@zainabkhalid6379]

is it even Claire's apartment if there isn't an entire sheet-pan of focaccia just lurking in the back of every episode

[@ElaineMokk]

God I love coffee flavoured anything. Added instant coffee granules to my Amazon cart. WILL TRY MAKING THIS SOON!

[@dnebdal]

You may also find this interesting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZy0g3Weid2ahKM It's coffee cake as handled by a coffee person instead of a baker, and not surprisingly he has _opinions_ on the coffee you put in. :)

[@Jesuslovesyou0316]

God bless

[@Schein1200]

support your local store rather than amazon

[@DezBra19]

I made this tonight and it was amazing!

[@sunflower9481]

Lol so strange to me, because where I live instant coffee is the norm

[@khamis5704]

at this point im starting to believe Claire cooked everything on the same day, cuz I can spot the bread and the lemon cake.

[@sleverlight]

almond cake

[@oliviaseers1587]

anyone else just watch these over and over ?? it’s like a comfort series for me at this point

[@jennymeasures1288]

Perfect timing - making this for my husband's birthday on Saturday!

[@Ccand0]

I’m planning on making it today!! What are the odds!!

[@mgsizzler]

Let us know how it goes! :)

[@wildhearses]

wow, I would be so happy to have this as a birthday cake!

[@hellothere9791]

Happy early birthday to your husband! Hope you two live long years together :)

[@DesertsDaughter]

I made this cake two days ago and it's absolutely delicious! The batter for this cake is probably the most luscious cake batter I have ever seen. I also want to add that I was pleasantly surprised that I had all of the needed ingredients in my pantry already. Thanks so much Claire and Dessert Person producers for the awesome recipe. I will for sure make it again and I'll be trying the other recipes in the book.

[@drishya3331]

i adore the fact that there is a separate and specific felix and maya cameo ✨

[@tomw8]

A video from Claire is like a breath of fresh air and sanity. I love it!

[@maryelizabethelmo1480]

Claire I get so excited for your uploads, I can’t afford your book right now but this series satisfies me until I save up a bit more!!

[@London1869]

Check your local library. There might be a waitlist.

[@defaultuser1447]

@@London1869 I just checked my library. They have both the hardcover and e-book. Wait-listed, as you surmised.

[@Missmethinksalot1]

What's the book price?

[@RS-bo8iy]

For anyone who doesn’t have a mixer but really wants to try this recipe, I’ve made this by hand and it looked and tasted good to me! Just make sure you have a nice big whisk 😁 and strong arms. The cake has a lovely feathery light texture, while the crumb provides a wonderful contrasting crunch (I mixed in chopped pecans). I’m actually a lazy baker but this was so good, I made it twice in two weeks-something I have *never* done before.

[@EatCarbs]

Looked good to me. Anyone else notice the other things she's made in the background? lol Thanks for the video

[@katinkalovas8808]

Clair just has the most gentle hands, like the ones you'd see on classical paintings

[@GabysKitchen]

Claire! we should have Felix and Pucho do a show together! Love coffee cake! 💚 And love you!

[@tati.l.]

Gaby!! The two of you definitely should collab!

[@wildhearses]

YES.

[@kendallwaterman9709]

All I want is hours and hours of Claire Saffitz baking content so please keep it coming!

[@mommyanarchy2625]

Offset spatula name suggestion: Spreadrick

[@hikuwai]

this is the one

[@naomilarsen8187]

Knowledge bombs! Aerating the sugar/butter..makes so much sense. Love your energy Claire!

[@juliahayman2179]

Anyone else think of Gilmore Girls every time Claire says "coffee coffee coffee"?

[@Remotecontrolledcat]

First thing that comes to mind aha

[@fingerbottom]

No, but I think of Cathy. Aack!

[@joannaszulc1496]

YES

[@JuanGarcia-ln9lt]

Literally same😂, I spent the whole summer watching all seven seasons of gilmore girls in a lawn chair eating takis, poptarts, and sparkling water, EVERY SINGLE DAY

[@easterbasket9688]

No.

[@jpcoleman1976]

Made this for Christmas for my family. Having the book and video together really helped. They were amazed by the coffee ribbon running through it

[@julieeyerman]

"more desserts should taste like coffee." couldn't agree more!

[@DezBra19]

I just made this for my husband's birthday. He isn't a fan of cakes and only makes an exception for the "hostess coffee cakes." I thought what would be better than to have the queen of gourmet makes teach me how to make a delicious coffee cake from scratch. It turned out amazing! I used grams instead of cups because weight > volume. I will definitely make this many more times. Thanks Claire!

[@Manchineel3993]

Does Claire just always have a focaccia cooling in her kitchen, because that seems like a good life choice. Also I hope to see the pineapple upside-down cake in season 2!

[@rizkymaulana-ff8jb]

I'm very thankful for Claire and the whole production theme, AND the people that made the sound at the end

[@ghostcritic8508]

petition to let claire react to some impersonation parody about her. That will be a bomb as a video if she's cool with that

[@eajackerman2859]

I've watched that parody the mannerisms are on point, so hilariously uncanny. I hope Claire can actually see that.

[@rrrrrfffff]

What's the video?

[@tanner1275]

@@rrrrrfffff Nolympia

[@ghostcritic8508]

@@rrrrrfffff Novympia Claire Saffitz Parody

[@fabiorosa62]

Claire is A-DO-RA-BLE. I love the way she handles the kitchen, she's not afraid of making mistakes and does not try to hide them. This is the integrity of character. She is also light on her mannerisms, which tells me she is fun to be with. On top of the nice personality traits, she is also an excellent professional, everything around her shows this easily. And her book is amazing! Love her!

[@marianevanderlipe8056]

I really love the opening song, I sing along to it each video 😊

[@debsy]

In Ireland, if your order Coffee Cake it will always be coffee flavoured cake. Usually a moist coffee sponge (sometimes with walnuts, never spices) and a coffee (almost cappachino like) buttercream frosting.

[@therealpooods253]

i think claire's intro is now just "this is my favorite recipe out of the book."

[@itsthecoils]

I love watching you in the kitchen Claire! I'm also Claire. I have almost zero sweet tooth and miss you cooking savory food. Please show us more of your home cooking! Sent with love. Appreciate all you do!

[@healthilycynical4708]

I’m still so excited that Claire has her own channel now!

[@matt8920]

I have tried this recipe, and it was the best coffee cake I've ever had! even my whole family loves it. Thank you so much claire for sharing your amazing recipe

[@ameliac3337]

fifteen minutes and one second of serotonin

[@karenanson]

As a diabetic who used to love baking, I’m now addicted to watching Claire make deserts (in lieu of making and eating them myself !) 🥳🥳🥳

[@clifforddean232]

knocks on door* "can you spare a square, Claire? A single square?" Claire; " Sorry no squares to spare."

[@wordling720]

For those born after 2000, that's a classic Seinfeld reference. :-) :-)

[@AmandaMcGee]

"Even on the BEST day, coffee is STILL a major highlight. " agreed!!

[@giuliano7676]

I've never agreed with something more than when claire said that more desserts should taste like coffee

[@HsinyaYang]

Thanks Claire for this great recipe! I made it last night. The cake is very soft and fluffy, and full of coffee and cinnamon flavor. Soooooo good!! It’s easy enough to follow your steps and bake it at home with a hand-held mixer. It’s also super fun and relaxing to mix butter, flour and sugar with fingers, haha!!

[@ohneilly]

I love that the timestamps imply that Maya's cameo lasted a good 5 minutes

[@peeorbly]

I know! I had to go back and find her - she was so sneaky! 🐈

[@johanaleascruz7243]

I have made this recipe twice! it is AMAZINGLY delicious worth every dirty bowl used!!!!! My husband and children love it. I really thought the coffee amount would overpower the overall flavor of the cake but the coffee quantity is spot on! Thank you Claire Saffitz for sharing this outstanding recipe.

[@qosmioamit]

I baked this cake the other day and it is definitely going to be my go-to coffee cake! I baked a 9x13 pan full of cake and I was blown away by how well this cake can be frozen. I cut the cake into 9" long pieces and put them in the freezer in ziplock bags. To thaw it, I just remove the pieces from the ziplock bags and cut 9" long pieces into smaller pieces, and leave them to thaw on the counter. They taste just as soft as the day I baked them.

[@Cccoast]

Claire.... thank you for Dessert Person. It is eloquent, yet instructive.

[@matthewhines9787]

I love that Claire felt the overwhelming need to patiently explain what Folger's instant coffee is.

[@blodwenshankar1144]

Made this today....it is the best coffee cake I've ever tasted!!! So much flavour!!! Thanks Claire!!!

[@maggieeeeeee15]

Make a video on how you make your homemade vanilla! P.S. your intro is the only one I don't skip, the animation is just too cute!!

[@GarrettMerkin]

I am so hooked on this channel. She sounds like the sweetest person on the planet.

[@bennelson270]

One of these times, Claire will say, "This recipe is the worst, I don't know why I even included it in my book, Dessert Person"

[@greenyawgmoth]

"This recipe is fine, I guess. I needed one more recipe and this is the one that came to mind."

[@poop696969poop]

That would be the recipe for a twinkie

[@d0rinachick]

Just made this and don’t have the dessert book, but following this video alone. It turned out absolutely amazing!! I am in heaven.

[@Ethan-im3kr]

YESSS!! I JUST MADE THIS CAKE AND IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!

[@meeg5429]

Mine came out impossibly dry! And I can’t figure out what went wrong. Seriously considering just doubling the butter next time. Did you have the same issue?

[@Ethan-im3kr]

@@meeg5429 Not really, it was just right for me.. did you use a smaller pan.. perhaps it was slightly denser?

[@meeg5429]

@@Ethan-im3kr no I bought the exact same pan!just gonna have to try again I guess!!

[@1TheSarcastic]

Her not wanting to say Like and Subscribe is 100% a shared feeling, but sometimes it helps to be reminded

[@edgealloy811]

Yay! The last time I'm this early Claire was still having a mental breakdown tempering chocolate...

[@sissiqi671]

I love her videos. I don't even mind the commercials - her videos are worth it.

[@oldwelshwitch]

Claire! I already loved you but now I know we are soul sisters after that Buffy reference. Thank you for another wonderful video!

[@quilynn]

She's mentioned in other videos that she's kinda obsessed with Buffy and it made me like her even more :D

[@oldwelshwitch]

@@quilynn awww I love it!

[@nonner33]

I love that she has a smallish kitchen. I have a tiny kitchen without much counter space so baking can be a challenge. She finds a way to make her space work.

[@q_branch_]

The book should be called "Claire's Book of Favorites"

[@abelromero8967]

For all the work Claire puts into recipes and getting the details just right, she definitely deserves her own book and web series.

[@dong2long]

Omg I’m already craving this and I haven’t even finished it!

[@marniejane11]

Claire, you are so cute! I adore how you giggle each time you open the episode with saying it's your favourite recipe. 🥰

[@ryanprebys8675]

The fact that Claire gave a Buffy reference completed my life.

[@epikpolishkid]

Ugh I love Claire sm, she seems like the sweetest. I could watch her forever!!

[@AnAlbinoGiraffe]

I made this last night for valentines day for my boyfriend! One of the best things I've ever baked, it was a huge hit. For some reason my crumb topping was more of a dough so I had to break globs off and plop them on the batter, but it still tasted perfect 😊😊😊

[@armastus1474]

"This is real, I was there" Love you Claire, you're so awesome!

[@WideLoadKitty]

Made this but halved the recipe baked in an 8-inch square pan because it's only me and my husband. Even when it was halved it needed a full 45 minutes to bake for the center to set. Baked another one because I had the idea of replacing the spices in the ribbon and crumb with cocoa powder, and replaced the coffee granules with cocoa with about 1 tablespoon extra water for the brewed coffee. I crushed the instant coffee in a mortar and pestle and mixed it with the cocoa to combine the flavors. Voila! Mocha coffee cake! I also didn't halve the ribbon ingredients and it was so good that way. If I were to make the full 13x9 inch cake I'd make it a mocha and double the ribbon.

[@Starryeyed119]

I actually really love her highlights of other cookbooks at the end of the videos! It’s just a really cool look into the cooking scene and gives exposure to other talented chefs

[@davidi3127]

Claire, when are you going to give us a recipe that you've rated as 5 in the book? Don't think you can give us just the easy ones! Spelt Croissants next?

[@Love-od8cs]

I just love watching Claire cook.

[@lacedreason]

mmm.. my mum used to always make a lovely coffee cake in a bunt pan, haven't thought about it in years, she would jus whip it up rly quick after breakfast, and we'd have it stare at us all day waiting til after dinner lol. I wonder if she remembers how to make it, she made everything from memory back then and has forgotten alot :( Note to all of you just whip it up quick bakers put there... write those recipes down somewhere once in awhile. your kids will want them.

[@KarmaInTheWater]

*Claire and "one of my fav recipes"* name a better duo, I'll wait

[@LaurenPedersentrian]

Claire, thank you for being yourself.... Buffy references and wanting everything to taste like coffee are bonuses! PS: while we didn't use your recipe (dietary restrictions) this inspired me to ask for coffee cake for my birthday

[@apairofpetducks6203]

My BFF and I have not seen each other for over a year now, but we bake together over video. She was so excited when this came out and sent a message right away that this should be our next co-baking project! We will be making in in the next week or so. I can't wait!

[@brendanconnelly1835]

I imagine Claire’s neighbors lining up in the hallway like Stanley and Michael on Pretzel Day from the office. “Na uhn Mrs. Sally get to the back, no butting in line”

[@lovetheresarae7246]

Just ordered myself a copy of Dessert Person! Can’t wait to continue my baking adventures with Claire as my guide!

[@TaylorWood467]

I made the almond poppyseed cake and I had one slice and it was delicious! And then my dog ate it off the counter😂🤷‍♀️ Can’t wait to try this one!

[@callalily4052]

This is why cats rule. They can get at your cake easier but they can't eat the whole thing. Just saying... ;-)

[@sophie-kb8rk]

that offset spatula action was satisfying af