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Swedish Coffee Cake www.diethood.com

Swedish Coffee Cake

Katerina | Diethood
Buttery pie crust topped with a Pâte à Choux mixture, a sweet glaze, and toasted coconut.
Servings : 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 whole eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place flour in a mixing bowl.
  • Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and dough holds together when pressed.
  • Transfer dough to previously prepared baking sheet; press and shape dough in a 10-inch circle. Set aside.
  • Combine water and butter in a large saucepan; bring to a rolling boil, making certain that butter is melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Add flour and whisk until well blended.
  • Return to heat and stir vigorously until mixture is shiny and pulls away from sides of pan.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Transfer mixture to your mixer’s bowl.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well before adding the next egg.
  • Continue beating until mixture is smooth, shiny and holds together.
  • Spread mixture over prepared pie crust.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Set on a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • In the meantime, prepare the glaze.
  • Combine powdered sugar, butter, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread over cake.
  • Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  • Serve.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
 

Nutrition

Calories: 273 kcal | Carbohydrates: 41 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 9 mg | Sodium: 34 mg | Potassium: 91 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 16 g | Vitamin A: 87 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 38 g

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Swedish