Indulge in the delectable Butterkuchen, a classic German pastry that combines a crispy, buttery crust with a soft, sweet filling. This versatile treat can be enjoyed as a breakfast pastry, afternoon snack, or even a simple dessert. With its quick and easy preparation, Butterkuchen is perfect for home bakers of all skill levels. Discover three irresistible Butterkuchen recipes within this article, each offering a unique twist on this timeless favorite. From the traditional recipe with a simple vanilla filling to variations featuring juicy fruits and a delectable chocolate filling, these recipes cater to every palate. Embark on a culinary journey and experience the delightful flavors of Butterkuchen, a true testament to German baking expertise.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BUTTERKUCHEN
A yeasted German-style coffee cake with a cinnamon sugar topping.
Provided by JBS BOX
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Butter a 9x13 inch pan and set aside. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. Place milk, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and 1/2 cup butter in saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves and butter melts. Cool to lukewarm. Add dissolved yeast and set aside.
- In large bowl combine flour, eggs and yeast mixture. Stir until smooth and blended. Pour into a buttered 9x13 inch pan, spreading dough evenly. Let rise in warm place for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. mix together and sprinkle over the dough. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and syrupy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
BUTTERKUCHEN
The soft, yeasted crust of the butterkuchen is just the right texture for mopping up its loose, custardy filling.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 3h
Yield Makes one 8-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dough:Pour milk into a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast evenly over milk, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, butter, egg, orange zest, and salt. Stir in flour (dough will be very soft and wet). Place dough in a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough, and press into the bottom of an 8-inch round plain or fluted cake pan, making edge slightly higher than center. Cover, and let rise until puffed, about 45 minutes.
- Filling:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together all filling ingredients until smooth. Press down center of risen dough, then pour in filling. Bake until golden brown around edge (filling will still be wobbly but will continue to set as it cools), about 30 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature straight from the pan.
GERMAN BUTTER CAKE - BUTTERKUCHEN
Provided by Angela Schofield
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. (If you use a dark baking pan, reduce the heat to 375 F)
- Add all ingredient for the dough to a large bowl and mix until just combined. Make sure to don´t incorporated too much air. The air could cause a collapse during baking.
- Grease a baking pan or casserole dish. I use a clear casserole dish 9x13.
- Pour the dough into the pan and spread out evenly.
- Add butter and milk into a small sauce pan and melt on low heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract and the almond slices to the sauce pan and combine well.
- Carefully top the dough with the mixture and spread out evenly.
- Bake for about 20 - 25 min. at 400 F. (If you use a dark baking pan, reduce the heat to 375 F)
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar. (optional)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 111 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 35 g
BUTTER KUCHEN
For those who aren't familiar with butter kuchens yes, the filling is suppose to be runny. That's what makes it gooood. There are other butter kuchens out there that have firmer fillings but this is a spoon kuchen or a sopping kuchen. You're suppose to cut a piece of it and then dip it in the goo that's in the bottom of the pan. If you want a firmer filling then simply add another egg to the filling and omit the water. I think it makes it taste too eggy though when you do that.
Provided by smns65
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Dough directions:.
- Heat milk until lukewarm.
- Stir in the yeast and let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- Mix in the sugar, butter, salt, and egg.
- Stir in 1 1/4 cups flour.
- The dough should be very soft and wet.
- If dough is too much like a batter then add in the extra flour. You want the dough to be soft and sticky though.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise for about an hour.
- With floured hands, press dough into the bottom of an 8" cake pan making the edge slightly higher than the center.
- Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the butter topping.
- Combine all the ingredients in the butter topping and mix well.
- Press the risen kuchen down slightly in the center so it will hold the butter topping.
- Pour the butter topping on top of the kuchen.
- Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
- The filling will still be runny and sometimes it will run all the way through to the bottom of the pan. It'll still taste good though.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help create a flaky pastry. If your butter is too soft, it will make the dough tough.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it hold its shape better in the oven.
- Bake the pastry until it is golden brown: This will ensure that it is cooked through.
- Serve the pastry warm or at room temperature: This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Butterkuchen is a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, it is a great recipe for beginner bakers. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, butterkuchen is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy pastry recipe, give butterkuchen a try.
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