Amish Coffee Cake - Moravian Sugar Cake Recipe

Name: Amish Coffee Cake - Moravian Sugar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) milk; 1 package yeast; 1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water; 1 cup (225 ml) cooled mashed potatoes (best if whipped); 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 8-1/2 cups (2000 ml) sifted flour; 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, melted; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Crisco, melted; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup (225 ml) granulated sugar; 2 cups (475 ml) light brown sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter; 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) cinnamon; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) nutmeg; 1/2 cup (125 ml) pecans, chopped; 36 pecan halves

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) milk
1 package yeast
1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water
1 cup (225 ml) cooled mashed potatoes (best if whipped)
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
8-1/2 cups (2000 ml) sifted flour
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, melted
1/2 cup (125 ml) Crisco, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup (225 ml) granulated sugar
2 cups (475 ml) light brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter
1-1/2 tsp (7 ml) cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 ml) nutmeg
1/2 cup (125 ml) pecans, chopped
36 pecan halves

1
Scald milk, cool to lukewarm.
2
Dissolve yeast in water.
3
In large mixing bowl combine cooled milk, dissolved yeast, mashed potatoes and salt; mix well.
4
Gradually add 4 cups (950 ml) flour; beat well.
5
Cover and let rise in a warm place, about 1 hour.
6
Add melted butter, shortening, eggs, granulated sugar; beat well.
7
Gradually add remaining flour.
8
(cinnamon and nutmeg may be added to flour for a different touch)
9
Mix the dough well after each addition of flour until a smooth dough is formed.
10
Spread dough in three greased 9X2 inch round pans or 3 bread pans.
11
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
12
Make 12 or more indentions in each cake, fewer for small ones.
13
Using 1 cup (225 ml) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (125 ml) softened butter, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon and chopped pecans, fill each indention.
14
Combine remaining brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly on each cake.
15
Top with pecan halves.
16
Bake at 375 degrees (200 C.) F. for 15-20 minutes.
17
Check for doneness with broomstraw.

8314

kcal

Calories

715

Fat

475

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups (475 ml) milk, 1 package yeast, 1/2 cup (125 ml) warm water, 1 cup (225 ml) cooled mashed potatoes (best if whipped), and more.

Yes, Amish Coffee Cake - Moravian Sugar 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.

Amish Coffee Cake - Moravian Sugar Cake

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