Categories Cake Milk/Cream Mixer Chocolate Dessert Bake Dried Fruit Apricot Brandy Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- For sponge:
- Boil apricot nectar in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced nectar into large bowl. Cool to 120°F. to 125°F. Whisk in flour, sugar, milk powder and yeast. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in warm draft-free area until double in volume, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare dough:
- Generously butter 12-cup kugelhupf pan. Using electric mixer, cream butter with sugar in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs and egg yolks 1 at a time. Beat in apricot brandy, salt, vanilla and ginger. Combine yeast and 2 tablespoons hot water in small bowl and stir until yeast dissolves. Mix yeast mixture and sponge into butter mixture. Gradually mix in 3 cups flour. Combine chocolate, apricots, brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Mix into dough.
- Spoon dough into prepared pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and clean kitchen towel. Let stand in warm draft-free area until dough rises just to top of pan, about 3 hours.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Bake kugelhupf until deep brown and cracking on top and tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 48 minutes. Cool on rack 20 minutes. Turn out onto rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Return to pan, cover tightly and store at room temperature.)
- For whipped cream:
- Stir chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream in heavy small saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Cool. Beat remaining 2 cups cream and sugar in large bowl until soft peaks form. Add brandy and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Pour chocolate mixture over cream and fold together until whipped cream is lightly streaked with chocolate. Transfer to serving bowl; chill. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead.)
- Place kugelhupf on platter. Lightly sift powdered sugar over. Cut into wedges. Serve, passing whipped cream separately if desired.
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vodka man
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this kugelhupf was easy to make and it turned out great.
Garrett Haas
[email protected]This kugelhupf is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive cake.
Moses Pitso Molepo Pitsi
[email protected]I made this kugelhupf for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
2 nd Channel
[email protected]This kugelhupf is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the chocolate and apricot flavors complement each other.
Foyaz Miah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kugelhupf didn't rise properly.
Shaon Sikder
[email protected]This kugelhupf was a bit too dense for my taste.
Vinod Tmg
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kugelhupf, but this one was pretty good.
Mayowe Martha
[email protected]This kugelhupf is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Ellen Stefanits
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and apricot in this kugelhupf. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.
Bhim Sonar
[email protected]This kugelhupf was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully! I'm definitely going to make it again.
Barbara Bennett
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.
Lx Shagor
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was good.
Nishtha Hansraj
[email protected]This kugelhupf was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good cake.
Samir shrestha
[email protected]I've made this kugelhupf several times now and it's always a favorite. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and apricot flavors are a perfect match.
Thomas Njovu
[email protected]This was my first time making kugelhupf and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was delicious.
Alice bevan
[email protected]I made this kugelhupf for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and apricot flavors were a perfect combination.
Talha jaan
[email protected]This kugelhupf was a hit at my dinner party! The chocolate and apricot flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.