Moravian Sugar Cake Recipe

Name: Moravian Sugar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup hot mashed potatoes; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup butter, cut into 1/8-inch slices; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 package dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup hot mashed potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1
Dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2
Combine potatoes, 1 cup sugar, shortening, 1/4 cup butter, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir until shortening melts. Stir in yeast mixture.
3
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until spongy.
4
Stir in eggs and flour to make a soft dough. Shape dough into a ball. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and repeat rising procedure 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
5
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough in half; pat evenly into 2 greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pans. Cover and repeat rising procedure 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
6
Press slices of butter into dough in rows at 1/2-inch intervals. Top each slice of butter with 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon over each cake. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

1365

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package dry yeast, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup hot mashed potatoes, and more.

Yes, 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.

Moravian Sugar Cake

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