SWEDISH PUFF COFFEE CAKE

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Found in Taste of Home magazine and so yummy if you like the taste of almonds and coconut as we do. I little bit of work but nice for those special occasions. The smell of this almond-glazed cake baking in the morning is sure to bring everyone to the table

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons ice water
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Place flour in small bowl.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed.
  • On an ungreased baking sheet, press dough into a 10 inch circle.
  • TOPPING:.
  • In large saucepan, bring water and butter to a rolling boil.
  • Remove from heat; stir in extract.
  • Add flour all at once and beat until blended.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball.
  • Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
  • Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny, spread over pastry.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cover loosely with foil during the last 5 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning.
  • Remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
  • GLAZE:.
  • In small bowl beat confectioners sugar, butter, milk and extract until smooth.
  • Spread over top, sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.1, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 92.4, Sodium 191.8, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 12.7, Protein 4.2

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