Old-Fashioned German Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned German Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, beaten; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 cup warm whole milk (80u00b0-90u00b0); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced peaches, drained

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup warm whole milk (80u00b0-90u00b0)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced peaches, drained

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For cake, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in water. Let stand 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugar and egg. Gradually mix in 2 cups flour, milk and yeast mixture. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide in half and press each half into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Combine all topping ingredients except peaches. Sprinkle over dough. Top with peach slices. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

756

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

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: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/3 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned German Coffee 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.

Old-Fashioned German Coffee Cake

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