CRANBERRY KUCHEN

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This German coffee cake has been served at family breakfasts for more than five generations. There is no recipe requested more by our large family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 kuchens (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
EGG MIXTURE:
8 eggs
3/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in a warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For cranberry sauce, in a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add cranberries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside. , For egg mixture, in a bowl, combine the eggs, evaporated milk and sugar; beat well. Divide half of the egg mixture between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans; set remaining egg mixture aside., Punch dough down. Divide in half. Pat each portion over egg mixture in pans. Spoon cranberry sauce over dough. Drizzle with remaining egg mixture. , For topping, combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the top. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Demi Dyson
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kuchen didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was still edible, but it wasn't as good as I was expecting.


Md.Shohe. Mahmud
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This kuchen is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth the effort. It's a truly special dessert.


Rock Parnaw
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I love the combination of cranberries and almonds in this kuchen. It's a unique and flavorful dessert.


Ja Sahat
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This kuchen is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a delicious and festive dessert.


Ayesha Ameen
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I'm always looking for new cranberry recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The kuchen was delicious!


Elia Nasr
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This kuchen is the perfect fall dessert. The cranberries and spices give it a warm and cozy flavor.


Rohan sahani Rohan sahani
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. The kuchen turned out great!


Meesum Ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the kuchen turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.


aj aj
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I had some trouble getting the kuchen to set properly, but it still tasted delicious.


Bijli Akter
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This kuchen was a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Haris Mandokhail
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved this kuchen! The crumb topping was amazing.


Caiden7b Gamer
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this kuchen again and again.


James Brown
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I made this kuchen for my family and they loved it! The crumb topping was especially popular.


Hasan
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This kuchen is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The cranberries give it a lovely pop of flavor.


Muriah Walker
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I've made this kuchen several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Pal Indra
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This cranberry kuchen was a hit at my holiday brunch! The tartness of the cranberries paired perfectly with the sweet crumb topping. I'll definitely be making this again.