Moravian Sugar Cake Recipe

Name: Moravian Sugar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast; 1/3 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided; 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons instant potato flakes; 2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 packages dry yeast
1/3 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons instant potato flakes
2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Add remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, potato flakes, milk powder, salt, eggs, and 1/2 cup butter; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in remaining flour to make a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Stir dough down; cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Stir dough down again; cover and refrigerate overnight.
3
Stir dough down and turn onto a greased 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan; press dough gently with lightly floured hands to spread evenly over pan. Cover and repeat rising procedure 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4
Brush milk gently over surface of dough. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; mix well. Pour mixture evenly over surface of dough. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Cool cake slightly, and cut into squares.

1034

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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: 2 packages dry yeast, 1/3 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar, divided, 1 cup warm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 3 cups all-purpose flour, 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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