Coffee Cake Croutons

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Coffee Cake Croutons
45 min.
36
69kcal

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Imagine a crunchy, sweet treat that captures the essence of your favorite coffee indulgence, perfect for elevating your morning meal or brunch gatherings. Introducing Coffee Cake Croutons—an innovative twist on traditional snacking that is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also friendly for those on a low FODMAP diet. These delightful bites are infused with the rich flavors of coffee and toasted pecans, offering a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with your morning brew.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a batch of these enticing croutons that serve up to 36 people, making them an ideal option for family gatherings, brunch with friends, or a cozy breakfast treat. With each piece boasting only 69 calories, you can enjoy guilt-free snacking throughout the day. The process is simple yet rewarding—transforming thawed pound cake into flavorful morsels that are dipped in a luscious coffee syrup and rolled in a pecan coating.

As they dry, the aroma will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to come and indulge in this unique dessert. Whether you enjoy them on their own, as a topping for yogurt, or alongside fresh fruit, these Coffee Cake Croutons are bound to impress. Treat yourself and your guests to this distinctive recipe and savor the delectable combination of coffee and sweetness in every crunchy bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup kahlua 
  • cup pecans toasted
  • 10.8 ounce round cake frozen thawed
  • 0.3 cup strong coffee decoction brewed
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Trim crust from pound cake and cut cake into 1" cubes.
  2. Combine 2/3 cup sugar and coffee in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool 1 minute. Stir in Kahla.
  4. Pour coffee syrup mixture into a small bowl and let cool completely.
  5. Combine pecans and 1/4 cup sugar; stir well. Working quickly, dip each cake cube into coffee syrup.
  6. Roll each cube in pecan mixture, coating completely.
  7. Let cake cubes dry at room temperature on wire racks at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories69kcal
Protein4.17%
Fat29.32%
Carbs66.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.17
Glycemic Load
3.57
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2047826054951%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
0.2mg
Catechin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:68.8kcal
3.44%
Fat:2.23g
3.43%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.5%
Carbohydrates:11.39g
3.8%
Net Carbohydrates:11.08g
4.03%
Sugar:9.07g
10.07%
Cholesterol:8.63mg
2.88%
Sodium:52.97mg
2.3%
Alcohol:0.36g
100%
Alcohol %:2.24%
100%
Protein:0.71g
1.43%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.11%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.6%
Phosphorus:19.28mg
1.93%
Copper:0.04mg
1.93%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.7%
Iron:0.3mg
1.68%
Selenium:0.91µg
1.29%
Fiber:0.31g
1.23%
Folate:4.63µg
1.16%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.12%
Magnesium:4.32mg
1.08%
Source:My Recipes