Moravian Sugar Cake(Recipe From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) Recipe

Name: Moravian Sugar Cake(Recipe From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 3 small potatoes (enough to make 1 c. mashed); 1 c. potato water; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 4 c. flour; cinnamon; nutmeg; margarine; light brown sugar; 1 1/2 envelopes dry yeast

Servings: persons

2 to 3 small potatoes (enough to make 1 c. mashed)
1 c. potato water
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
4 c. flour
cinnamon
nutmeg
margarine
light brown sugar
1 1/2 envelopes dry yeast

1
Boil potatoes; reserve 1 cup of water.
2
Cream salt, sugar and shortening.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, then add 1 cup of potatoes. Add 2 cups flour to potato mixture and mix in; add remaining 2 cups flour (do not mix).
4
Dissolve 1 1/2 envelopes dry yeast in lukewarm potato water.
5
This may be done before mixing main ingredients. Pour yeast potato water mixture into flour mixture and blend with hands.
6
It will be very sticky.
7
Place in 2 or 3 greased 9-inch pans or 1 (9-inch) and 1 (9 x 13-inch) pan.
8
Dough should be approximately 3/4-inch thick.
9
Let rise in a warm place 3 to 4 hours or longer, depending on your house temperature.
10
Dot with margarine.
11
Sprinkle heavily with light brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
12
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Best when served warm.

1262

kcal

Calories

Fat

262

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 small potatoes (enough to make 1 c. mashed), 1 c. potato water, 1 c. granulated sugar, 1/2 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, Moravian Sugar Cake(Recipe From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) 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(Recipe From Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

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