Julekage Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Julekage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3/4 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon milk; Red and green candied cherries

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3/4 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon milk
Red and green candied cherries

1
In a bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, butter, egg, salt, cardamom, 2-1/4 cups flour and remaining sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in fruit, raisins and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3
Punch dough down; shape into two loaves; place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
4
For frosting, combine sugar, butter and milk until smooth; spread over loaves. Decorate with cherries.

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3/4 cup warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), and more.

Yes, Julekage falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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