Danish Yeast Coffee Cake (Kaffekage)

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2
A delicious Danish yeast coffee cake (Kaffekage) with a cinnamon and almond topping
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Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

2 hr

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

2 cups milk , divided
1 package dry yeast
4 cups flour , divided
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 lemon rind , grated
3 eggs , beaten
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons firm butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
355
Sugar
16g
Fat
12g
Danish yeast coffee cake, also known as Kaffekage, is a classic Danish dessert that is usually served with coffee or tea. This delicious and sweet cake is perfect for any occasion and will definitely impress your guests. The combination of the fluffy dough, cinnamon, and almond topping make for the perfect bite. It does take a bit of patience to make, but it is definitely worth it in the end!

Instructions

1.Warm 1 1/2 cups of milk and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
2.In a separate bowl, mix 3 cups of flour, melted butter, sugar, grated lemon rind, and eggs.
3.Slowly pour the milk and yeast mixture into the bowl and mix until smooth.
4.Cover with a damp dish towel and let it rise for about an hour.
5.Mix the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, cinnamon, chopped almonds, and firm butter together.
6.Roll out the dough and spread the cinnamon and almond mixture onto it.
7.Roll up the dough and place into a greased cake pan.
8.Cover and let it rise for another 15-30 minutes.
9.Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
10.Let it cool before serving.

PROS

Impressive dessert for any occasion, perfect with coffee or tea.

CONS

Requires a bit of patience for the dough to rise twice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Moderate source of calcium and protein from the milk and eggs. Almonds are also a good source of healthy fats and fiber.

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