Danish Yeast Coffee Cake (Kaffekage) Recipe

Name: Danish Yeast Coffee Cake (Kaffekage)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups milk, divided; 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast; 4 cups flour, divided; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 lemon rind, grated; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds; 2 tablespoons firm butter

Servings: persons

2 cups milk, divided
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
4 cups flour, divided
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 lemon rind, grated
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
2 tablespoons firm butter

1
Scald milk; cool to lukewarm.
2
Pour 1/4 cup of the cooled milk over the yeast and let stand.
3
Beat remaining milk into 2-1/4 cups flour.
4
Stir in the yeast mixture; let rise until dough springs back to touch,
5
then mix in melted butter, sugar, lemon rind, and beaten eggs.
6
Stir in the remaining flour.
7
Spread dough about 1 inch thick on two greased baking sheets and let rise again.
8
When well risen, sprinkle with cinnamon and almonds; dot with firm butter.
9
Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes; lower heat to 375 degrees and bake until brown, about 12-15 minutes.

1019

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups milk, divided, 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast, 4 cups flour, divided, 1/2 cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, Danish Yeast Coffee Cake (Kaffekage) 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.

Danish Yeast Coffee Cake (Kaffekage)

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