Comments on: French Walnut Coffee Cake (Gâteau Grenoblois)

By: Audrey

Audrey — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:15:20 +0000

In reply to D Halaburka. So glad you enjoyed the cake! It's funny how some cakes just improve with a little bit of time, isn't it? A great make ahead :)

By: D Halaburka

D Halaburka — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:21:47 +0000

The cake came out beautiful. The directions were clear. Thank you.
Day 1, cake a bit dry, crumbly, lacked walnut flavor. The icing also lacked flavor. Used plastic wrap overnight to prevent further drying of the cake.
Day 2, surprised to find the cake holds together better, is more moist, wonderful walnut flavor, and the icing had a great, soft coffee flavor. So much better on day 2. Delicious!!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:43:08 +0000

In reply to Kat. Beautiful, Kat! Progress is the most important thing in the kitchen. The feeling of successfully acquiring a technique is such a great moment. Here's to many more successful cakes and succcessful meringues!

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:46:17 +0000

In reply to Audrey. Thanks for the wishes and the recipe Audrey, it was a hit indeed! The depuffing stayed minimal and this was the first time I successfully worked with meringue in a cake without rising agents. I 'm very pleased with myself!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:35:41 +0000

In reply to Kat. Hello, Kat! So, as long as the center of the cake was nice and puffy and set before you took it out, it should be perfect! Finger's crossed it was a hit and that you enjoyed it. It is possible it needed a few more minutes, but typically as soon as my center is set, I pull it out.

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:47:22 +0000

I just took this out of the oven. I suppose a little sinking in the center is to be expected, since it is a sponge cake, or should I have baked it a little longer?

By: Audrey

Audrey — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:46:09 +0000

In reply to Weena. Oh, Weena, that sounds absolutely delicious! No way you can go wrong with walnut and chocolate, that must've been divine. So glad you enojyed this recipe, it really is a delicious slice :)

By: Weena

Weena — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 01:07:34 +0000

What a beautiful cake! I made the cake with the exception of the icing. I had leftover chocolate ganache from a previous baking project. So I used it and stirred in 3 tablespoons of the brewed coffee. My daughter and I couldn’t stop eating it!

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:01:00 +0000

In reply to Noreen. Hello, Noreen. Absolutely no problem and change at all! Just use 250gr of walnuts halves or pieces and you're good to go! Happy baking, and hope you enjoy the ratatouille! :)

By: Noreen

Noreen — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:37:06 +0000

Hi Audrey, Thanks for everything you do. I cannot crack the nuts because I have arthritis in my hands. If I buy walnut halves or pieces how would it change the amount needed? I can’t wait to try this recipe. Making your ratatouille this afternoon. Noreen