Danish Brunsviger Cake

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 10

A traditional Danish cake topped with buttery caramelized brown sugar

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

376

Sugar

27g

Fat

14.5g

The Danish Brunsviger Cake is a delicious treat that originated in the city of Funen, Denmark. It is often served as a light weekend breakfast or a sweet snack with coffee or tea. The cake is loved for its soft, fluffy texture and sweet caramelized topping. The recipe is simple yet yields a beautiful and elegant result that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, heat milk until luke warm. Dissolve the yeast in the milk.
2.	Add melted butter, sugar, and salt, stir to combine.
3.	Gradually add flour, kneading until the dough is smooth and soft. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise for 30 minutes.
4.	Preheat the oven to 200°C/395°F. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and place it on a baking sheet.
5.	In another saucepan, melt butter and add brown sugar, stirring until caramelized.
6.	Pour the caramel onto the dough and bake for 15-20 minutes until brown. Allow the cake to cool and for the icing, mix powdered sugar with water until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cake.
7.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Can be easily customized by adding different flavors to the dough or topping.
Great for sharing with friends and family.

CONS

Can be high in calories and sugar.
Takes some time and effort to prepare and bake.
May not be suitable for individuals with yeast allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not exactly a healthy food, it can provide a quick burst of energy due to its high sugar content. It also contains some nutrients such as carbohydrates, calcium, and iron from the flour and milk it uses.

	400 ml milk
	50 g yeast cake or 1 package dry yeast
	60 g butter
	3 tablespoons sugar
	1 teaspoon salt
	600 g flour
	200 g butter
	200 g brown sugar