Almond Danish Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Almond Danish Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon water; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk; Sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (8 ounces) almond paste, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Sliced almonds

1
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and remaining sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg and cream to yeast mixture. Add to flour mixture; stir to form a stiff dough. Divide in half; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
2
In a small bowl, beat the almond paste, brown sugar and butter until smooth. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 15x6-in. rectangle. Spread filling down center third of dough to within 1/2 in of edges. Beat egg and water; brush over edges of dough.
3
Fold sides over filling; seal seam and edges. Place seam side down on greased
4
. Cut five to six small slits in top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
6
For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over coffee cakes. Sprinkle with almonds.

1547

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided, 1/4 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Almond Danish Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Danish Coffee Cake

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