Kolombyntjes (Currant Coffee Cake)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 14
Classic Dutch recipe for a sweet and tangy currant coffee cake
in Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces butter
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces currants
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
412
Sugar
39g
Fat
21g
Kolombyntjes (also known as Dutch currant coffee cake) is a classic Dutch recipe that has been enjoyed for many years. This sweet and tangy coffee cake is made with butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cream of tartar, salt, milk, baking soda, and currants. The use of currants gives the cake a lovely burst of fruit flavor that complements the sweetness of the cake. This recipe is easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, and salt.
5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just blended.
6.In a small bowl or cup, stir together the milk and baking soda, then add the mixture to the batter.
7.Stir in the currants and lemon juice.
8.Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
9.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10.Serve warm or at room temperature.

PROS

Kolombyntjes is a sweet and tangy coffee cake that is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.

The use of currants gives the cake a lovely burst of fruit flavor that complements the sweetness of the cake.

This recipe is easy to make and can feed a crowd.

CONS

Coffee cake is not the healthiest food option, as it tends to be high in sugar and fat.

While this recipe does use currants, which are a source of vitamin C and antioxidants, the cake should still be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While coffee cake is not the healthiest food option, the use of currants in this recipe does provide some health benefits.
Currants are a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system.
They also contain antioxidants, which help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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