Boston Coffee Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15
Melt-in-your-mouth Boston Coffee Cake perfect for breakfast or dessert
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Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

25 g fresh yeast
100 g butter
250 ml milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
100 ml sugar
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
750 ml all-purpose flour
75 g butter , softened
100 ml ground almonds
6 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
100 ml powdered sugar
1 egg , beaten
pearl sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
429
Sugar
28g
Fat
18g
Boston Coffee Cake is a classic American dessert that was born in Massachusetts in the 1950s. It typically consists of a yellow cake flavored with cinnamon and topped with a streusel crumb topping. This version of the cake is a bit different, as it has a sweet roll-like texture filled with butter, nuts, and sugar. The addition of cardamom gives the cake a unique flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.In a small bowl, crumble the fresh yeast and add a tablespoon of sugar.
3.Heat the milk until lukewarm, then add the crumbled yeast mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes.
4.In a separate bowl, mix the flour, remaining sugar, salt, and cardamom together.
5.Add in the yeast mixture and beaten egg and mix well to form a dough.
6.Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
7.Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch (6 mm) and spread the softened butter over it, leaving a small border around the edges.
8.Sprinkle the ground almonds, chopped hazelnuts, and vanilla sugar over the buttered dough.
9.Roll up the dough tightly from one end and place the roll in a greased springform pan.
10.Brush the top of the roll with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar.
11.Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
12.Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.

PROS

This cake is moist, tender, and delicious, with a delightful crunch from the nuts and pearl sugar.

It makes a great breakfast, brunch, or dessert option for any occasion.

CONS

This cake is quite high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, the use of yeast in the dough can make the recipe a bit time-consuming and finicky.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake may not be super healthy, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
The nuts used in the recipe provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, while the cardamom has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help with digestion and blood sugar control.

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