Butter Kuchen
Indulge in the sweet simplicity of homemade Butter Kuchen, a classic German coffee cake that's as irresistible as it is easy to make. This buttery and tender yeast cake boasts a pillowy dough base, made with a blend of all-purpose flour, milk, and a hint of sugar for just the right touch of sweetness. Topped with rich cubes of butter, a golden caramelized sugar layer, and optional sliced almonds for a delightful crunch, this dessert is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or teatime. With minimal prep and a quick rise time, Butter Kuchen delivers bakery-quality results right from your own oven. Serve warm for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's sure to impress any crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cups Milk
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (for topping)
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for topping)
- 0.25 cups Almonds (optional, sliced)
Instructions
Warm the milk in a small saucepan until lukewarm (about 110°F or 43°C).
In a small bowl, stir the warm milk and the active dry yeast together. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Punch down the dough and press it evenly into the prepared pan.
Let the dough rest in the pan for 20 minutes.
Using your fingers, dimple the surface of the dough evenly across the top.
Cut the topping butter into small cubes and distribute them across the dimples in the dough.
Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the dough, and if desired, scatter the sliced almonds on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and the sugar topping is slightly caramelized.
Allow the Butter Kuchen to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.4 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.2 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 2608 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 541.7 g | 197% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.1 g | ||
| Protein | 68.8 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 1292 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
