Swedish Cardamom Coffee Cake
Indulge in the warm, aromatic bliss of Swedish Cardamom Coffee Cake, a soft, lightly sweetened bread with a signature hint of cardamom that makes every bite irresistibly cozy. This traditional treat is made with simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, and butter, and elevated by the exotic, citrusy spice of ground cardamom. The dough is kneaded to perfection, baked until golden, and finished with a luscious powdered sugar glaze infused with optional extra cardamom for a delightful touch. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or as a coffee-break indulgence, this cake’s pillowy texture and fragrant flavor will make it the star of any gathering. Easy to make but impressive to serve, this Swedish favorite is ideal for those looking to explore Scandinavian baking traditions at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional ground cardamom (for glaze)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, yeast, ground cardamom, and salt.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is warm but not too hot (around 110°F).
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and lightly whisk them. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky to handle, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until manageable.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Grease a large bowl with a little butter or oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a Bundt pan or round springform pan.
Punch down the dough and shape it into a ring or bundt shape, depending on your pan type. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
Cover the dough once more and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove the cake and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and optional ground cardamom for extra flavor.
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled coffee cake and let it set before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.0 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.5 g | 248% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 2472 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% | |
*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.
