Best 2 Hungarian Coffee Cake Recipes
Hungarian coffee cake, also known as lekváros pite or mákos guba, is a delicious and traditional pastry that originated in Hungary. It is a popular choice for breakfast, dessert, or a teatime treat. This delectable cake is made with a yeast dough that is filled with a variety of fillings, such as sweet lekvar (fruit preserve), poppy seeds, ground walnuts, or a combination of these. The dough is then rolled up, sliced, and baked until golden brown. Hungarian coffee cake is often served with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of sour cream. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for Hungarian coffee cake, providing step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure that you create a perfect and mouthwatering cake that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GUGELHUPF / KUGLOF / KUGELHOPF - GERMAN/HUNGARIAN COFFEE CAKE
However you spell it, it's a rolled coffee cake made from a raised dough that has a walnut/chocolate swirl inside. This recipe was given to me by both my Aunt (in-law) and Mother-in-law. The family always enjoy it during every holiday/family gathering and since I've been successful at making it, that job seems to have been past on to me- The tradition shall continue. Yay!
Provided by Pajene
Categories Breakfast
Time P2DT1h15m
Yield 12-16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Into a food processor, place flours, lemon rinds, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar and butter. Process until mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
- In small bowl, warm milk to about 115°F stir in remaining tablespoon of powdered sugar and package of yeast. Let sit until bubbly (about 10 minutes).
- Separate 4 eggs - beat yolks and refrigerate whites, to save for filling.
- Add yolks to the yeast mixture.
- In large bowl place flour/butter crumbles and pour eggs/yeast over top.
- Keeping it inside the bowl, mix and knead the dough one handed (use both hands if necessary) until smooth - IMPORTANT: dough will be very gooey and sticky- DO NOT add more flour, just work the bumps out.
- Once dough is smooth - cover bowl tightly with plastic and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Now work on your filling:.
- Place walnuts, powdered sugar and cocoa into food processor. Chop until walnuts are finally grounded.
- Transfer to a bowl and let sit inside refrigerator until dough is ready.
- When dough is ready: Heavily flour your work surface. (I like to spread out a large cheese cloth on my surface and flour it.).
- Remove dough from bowl and roll out into a large rectangle.
- Once that is formed, remove egg whites and whip them in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the grounded nut mixture.
- Spread this filling over the dough rectangle and starting at one side, roll it up like a jelly roll. (this is when it helps to have the cheese cloth under it.).
- Seal the finishing edge with a bit of water.
- Now lift it carefully and place it into a well greased and floured bundt pan. (this task can be done alone, but helps if you have someone to help you lift the roll.).
- Set pan in a cold oven to continue to rise for 2 1/2 hours or until dough is near the rim of the pan.
- Now bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes. If during that time the top begins to get too dark before it's ready, lay a piece of foil over the top.
- Allow it cool, then turn out carefully.
- Serve plain or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate uneaten portions to maintain freshness. Slices are good cold or warmed in the microwave.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.5, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 28.4, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 8.7, Protein 5.7
HUNGARIAN COFFEE CAKE
This is my mom's recipe and one of my favorites for breakfast; love it warm out of the oven.
Provided by Camille
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Hungarian
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and salt together in a bowl until crumbly. Measure 1 cup mixture and set aside for later use.
- Stir buttermilk, eggs, and baking soda into crumbly mixture until batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle reserved crumbly mixture over top of batter; top with cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 299.4 mg, Sugar 29.5 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the butter is cold before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to create a light and fluffy cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the cake dry.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting instead.
Conclusion:
Hungarian Coffee Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and crumbly topping, and rich coffee flavor, this cake is sure to please everyone. Whether you serve it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, Hungarian Coffee Cake is a surefire hit.
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