Best 2 Danish Coffee Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Danish coffee cakes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These exquisite pastries, deeply rooted in Danish culinary traditions, have gained widespread popularity worldwide for their irresistible charm. With a variety of recipes to choose from, ranging from the classic and traditional to unique and contemporary twists, there's a Danish coffee cake for every palate. Embark on a delightful journey into the world of Danish coffee cakes, where each bite promises a moment of pure bliss.

**Recipes included:**

1. **Traditional Danish Coffee Cake:** Experience the timeless classic, featuring a tender and fluffy yeast dough swirled with cinnamon sugar, topped with a crunchy streusel crumb.

2. **Almond Danish Coffee Cake:** Elevate your coffee cake with the nutty richness of almonds, incorporated into both the dough and the filling, creating a delightful symphony of flavors.

3. **Blueberry Danish Coffee Cake:** Burst into a symphony of sweetness and tartness with this delightful coffee cake, where plump blueberries are nestled within a tender dough, topped with a streusel crumble.

4. **Lemon Danish Coffee Cake:** Experience the refreshing citrus burst of lemon in this zesty coffee cake, where lemon zest and juice infuse the dough, frosting, and filling, creating a vibrant and flavorful treat.

5. **Cream Cheese Danish Coffee Cake:** Indulge in the creamy decadence of this coffee cake, featuring a rich cream cheese filling nestled within a tender dough, topped with a buttery crumb topping.

6. **Apple Danish Coffee Cake:** Embrace the classic combination of apples and cinnamon in this rustic coffee cake, where sautéed apples are folded into the dough, creating a comforting and homey treat.

7. **Poppy Seed Danish Coffee Cake:** Discover the unique charm of poppy seeds in this intriguing coffee cake, where the nutty flavor of poppy seeds is swirled into the dough, creating a visually appealing and tastefully distinct pastry.

8. **Chocolate Danish Coffee Cake:** Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this indulgent coffee cake, where rich chocolate is incorporated into the dough, filling, and topping, resulting in a decadent treat that's impossible to resist.

Let's cook with our recipes!

DANISH COFFEE CAKES



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I think that as long as I'm in the kitchen baking I might as well make enough to share. This traditional recipe gives me three cheese-filled coffee cakes drizzled with a sweet vanilla icing. -Sheri Kratcha, Avoca, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 coffee cakes (10 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add the yeast mixture, milk and eggs; beat until smooth (dough will be soft). Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight., For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add egg, poppy seeds and extracts; mix until blended., Punch dough down. Turn onto a well-floured surface; divide into thirds. Return two portions to the refrigerator. Roll remaining portion into a 14x8-in. rectangle; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread a third of the filling down center of rectangle., On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips, about 2-1/4 in. into the center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans on wire racks. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over coffee cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ALMOND DANISH COFFEE CAKES



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Rich almond paste is enveloped within each of these tender, flaky pastries, making them the perfect choice for a festive gathering. At first glimpse, guests will know these were a labor of love. -Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cold butter
ALMOND PASTE:
2 cups finely chopped blanched almonds
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
FINISHING:
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and cubed butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Turn onto a heavily floured surface; roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut cold butter into thin slices. Starting with a short side of dough, arrange half of the butter slices over two-thirds of rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges., Fold unbuttered third of dough over middle third. Fold remaining third over the middle, forming a 12x6-in. rectangle. Press edges to seal. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle., Repeat steps of dough folding, ending with a 12x6-in. rectangle, chilling and rolling dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle three times., In a small bowl, combine the almonds, confectioners' sugar, egg whites and almond extract. Set aside. On a floured surface roll dough into a 20-in. square. Cut in half, forming two rectangles., Spoon half of the almond paste over one rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Brush edge with egg white; pinch seam to seal. Bring ends of roll towards the center to form a "B" shape. Place seam side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and almond paste., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. Combine egg yolk and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sliced almonds., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially butter and flour.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before creaming it with the sugar. This will help create a light and fluffy cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing or frosting it.

Conclusion:

Danish coffee cakes are easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious coffee cake that will impress everyone. These cakes are perfect for any occasion, from a casual breakfast to a special holiday gathering.

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