SWEDISH FLOP

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Swedish flop was one of my Gramma Esther's favorites. Found mainly in the Chicago area, this combination of fluffy yeasted cake and buttercream is, like Esther herself, a showstopper. -Shauna Sever, Oak Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
2/3 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
STREUSEL:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
ERMINE FROSTING:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup rhubarb or raspberry jam
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast and milk; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in butter, sugar, eggs, zest and vanilla. With the paddle attachment, beat in flour and salt until shiny, 3-4 minutes (batter will be very loose and sticky). Place in a greased bowl; lightly sprinkle surface with additional flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Lightly grease a 13x9-in. baking pan; line pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Transfer dough to prepared pan; cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Meanwhile, for streusel, in a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Add butter and rub together until coarse crumbs form; refrigerate while dough rises. , Sprinkle streusel evenly over dough. Bake on the center rack until edges start to brown, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. , For frosting, whisk flour, milk, sugar, and salt in a large saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Remove and let cool completely. Whisk butter and extracts on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cooled flour mixture; beat until fluffy and mousselike, about 5 minutes. , Remove cake from pan. Using a serrated knife, cut 1/4 in. off outside edges; slice cake horizontally into 2 layers. Spread frosting evenly over bottom layer; top with jam. Replace top of cake; dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Badhrinath Bibin
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I will definitely be making this Swedish Flop recipe again.


Bellal Ahmed
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This Swedish Flop recipe is a great comfort food.


Abbas Marzban
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The meatballs in this Swedish Flop recipe are so flavorful.


Todd Ryan
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I love the creamy sauce in this Swedish Flop recipe.


Md SAKiL
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This Swedish Flop recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Sonia B. Aganan
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I made this Swedish Flop recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ayesha Noreen
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This Swedish Flop recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It's a delicious and easy comfort food.


Royal RGaming
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I love that this Swedish Flop recipe is so easy to customize. I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and herbs, and it's always delicious.


Ana Montoya
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I've tried many Swedish Flop recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are perfectly seasoned, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Sherry Mwas
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This Swedish Flop recipe is a staple in my household. It's always a hit, and I love that I can make it ahead of time.


Ashada NubianQuin
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this Swedish Flop recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so hearty and comforting.


Shadonna Washington
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This Swedish Flop recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and my kids love it.


Zubair Haider
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I love how versatile this Swedish Flop recipe is. I've made it with ground beef, ground turkey, and even ground chicken, and it's always delicious.


Shahid Khalid
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This was my first time making Swedish Flop, and it turned out great! The meatballs were so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Md Sadin
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I've made this Swedish Flop recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce and tender meatballs are irresistible.


Kairi N
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This Swedish Flop recipe was a huge hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.