Best 5 Swedish Coffee Cake Ring Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Swedish coffee cake, a beloved treat that combines the comforting aroma of coffee with the sweetness of a tender cake. This culinary masterpiece, originating from the heart of Sweden, has captivated taste buds for generations. As you embark on this culinary journey, you will discover three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic cake.

The first recipe presents the traditional Swedish coffee cake, a ring-shaped cake adorned with a delicate crumb topping. This timeless recipe embodies the essence of simplicity, allowing the natural flavors of butter, sugar, and cardamom to shine through.

Next, tantalize your taste buds with the orange-scented Swedish coffee cake. This delightful variation infuses the classic recipe with the vibrant zest of oranges, creating a harmonious blend of citrusy sweetness and comforting coffee notes.

Finally, embark on a culinary adventure with the Swedish apple coffee cake, a delectable fusion of flavors and textures. This recipe incorporates tender apple slices into the cake batter, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat that perfectly complements the rich coffee flavor.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a delightful and authentic Swedish coffee cake experience. Whether you prefer the traditional simplicity of the original recipe, the zesty twist of the orange-scented variation, or the apple-infused delight, these recipes promise to transport you to the heart of Sweden with every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SWEDISH TEA RING



Swedish Tea Ring image

This is a hand-shaped, filled yeast bread that my 2-year-old daughter loves to help prepare. The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated, then baked in the morning. Sprinkle chopped, toasted almonds over the ring if you wish. Nuts can also be added to the filling along with the raisins.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
3 ¼ cups bread flour
¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • In a bread machine, put milk, egg, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle and press Start. When dough is mixed, transfer to a greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Grease 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Divide dough in half. Roll each piece out into rectangles about 12x16 inches. Spread each dough rectangle with 1 tablespoon softened butter. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup raisins.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon mixture onto buttered dough. Roll them up jelly-roll fashion, along long side. Pinch edges to seal. Stretch and twist into rings, pinching ends to seal. Place them seam-side down onto prepared baking sheets. Using clean scissors, cut 2/3 way of the way through the loaf at about 1-inch intervals. Spread each cut slightly. you wish to
  • [At this point, the dough can be refrigerated: cover dough with greased plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, let pastries come to room temperature for about half an hour before baking as directed in step 7.]
  • Alternately, cover each ring with a clean towel or greased plastic wrap and let loaves rise until double, about 40 minutes.
  • Arrange two oven racks so that both baking sheets will fit. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake for 10 minutes in preheated; rotate baking sheets. Bake until rings are light brown and the filling is oozing and bubbling, about 10 minutes more.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine confectioners sugar, almond extract, and milk until icing is desired consistency. Drizzle icing over warm pastries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 68.4 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

SWEDISH COFFEE CAKE RING



Swedish coffee cake Ring image

This recipe originally came from a bakery I worked in over 30 years ago. I did change the recipe to my liking. I Know the bakery doesn't exist any longer. The owners were Swedish. This is definitely a European coffee cake. Almond paste is used in it. Almond paste is used a lot in European baking. This is delicious. I also...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 pkg dry yeast
1/4 c warm water
3/4 c scald milk then cool until lukewarm milk
1/4 c sugar granulated
1/4 c butter
1 egg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3 1/4 c all purpose flour if you need more flour just use a 1/4 cup more to get the right dough consistancy
ALMOND FILLING
1/2 c almond paste( store bought,or home made. homemade almond paste directions in this recipe.)
1/3 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c butter softened
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Note note on filling: if you want add some chopped nuts and raisins to filling.
Note note: you can make your own almond paste and keep up to 3 months in fridge. you can make other wonderful baked desserts with it. a lot of italian cookies etc. call for almond paste.
ICING
1 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-6 Tbsp water a 1/2 tablespon at a time until smooth. you may add a couple tablespoons of butter for a richer icing also you can sub the water for milk. go crazy with it.
HOMEMADE ALMOND PASTE
1 1/2 c blanched almonds
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 large egg white
1/2 or 1 tsp almond extract
2 Tbsp butter optional. it helps the paste spread better.

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Stir in milk,sugar,butter,egg,nutmeg,cinnamon,salt,and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth.Stir in more remaining flour until dough is easy to handle.
  • 2. NOTE; This recipe in designed to go with the almond paste recipe I have here. Do not use Solo Almond pastry filling. This Almond paste is not very sweet. If you are using a pastry filling with this recipe. rather than using my almond paste recipe.You have to adjust the butter and sugar in my recipe. Canned Almond filling is very sweet and syrupy. My recipe for almond paste is not.
  • 3. Put dough on lightly floured surface.Knead dough until smooth and elastic.Put dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until dough is doubled in size.about 1-2 hours.
  • 4. Mean while make the almond filling.Just combine all ingredients for filling. stir really well.
  • 5. punch down dough. Roll dough on floured surface in to a rectangle about 15 x 9 inches.Spread the filling over the dough.
  • 6. Roll up tight rolling the 15 inch side.When you get to the end after rolling. Pinch the edge to seal it.With sealed edge down.Take the dough and stretch to make a circle on greased cookie sheet.
  • 7. With scissors make cuts 2/3 of the way in to the ring about one inch apart.All the way around the ring.Take each section and turn it on it's side.It should look overlapped.
  • 8. leave it to rise for about an hour. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Cover loosely with foil if it browns to fast. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • 9. Make icing by mixing all ingredients together for icing. Drizzle icing on ring. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, or sliced almonds, chopped Maraschino cherries, or pecans if desired.Not necessary, but yummy this way.
  • 10. HOME MADE ALMOND PASTE: Blanche 1 1/2 cups of unsalted almonds. Boil some water in the microwave. Add almonds. wait about 5-10 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon. The skin should peel right off.Take the blanched almonds and put in a food processor with a 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar. Pulse until it is well mixed stopping the process now and then to incorporate.When the Almonds are nicely ground.Add the rest of the powdered sugar. Pulse until completely mixed. Add the beaten egg white,2 tbs butter,and almond extract. Pulse again until you have paste.If it is to sticky add more sugar a tablespoon at a time.Blend until smooth. Put in an air tight container and store in fridge up to 3 months.

SWEDISH TEA RING



Swedish Tea Ring image

My mother used to prepare this delightful Swedish tea ring in the '40s, and it's still a favorite today. Maraschino cherries add a festive touch. -Elsie Epp, Newton, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 ring (24 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, patted dry
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, oil, egg whites, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Combine the walnuts, cherries, brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Punch dough down; roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Brush with butter; sprinkle with nut mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Place seam side down on a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; pinch ends together to form a ring. With scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at scant 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes., Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. , In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over tea ring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEDISH CARDAMOM BRAIDS



Swedish Cardamom Braids image

"Swedish people love their coffee-especially with this classic coffee cake. The recipe came from my father's aunt, and I can remember my mother crushing cardamom seeds to make it. Back then, you couldn't buy cardamom already ground." -Harriet Meola, Mauldin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/4 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, egg yolks, cardamom, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. Divide each half into three portions. On a lightly floured surface, shape each portion into a 16-in.-long rope. Place three ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush warm loaves with butter. Combine the pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEDISH COFFEE CAKE



Swedish Coffee Cake image

Editing per my Grandmother to get the story right: This cake recipe was passed down to my great Grandmother Helen from my Swedish great great Grandmother Maria. It is over 100 years old...possibly 150 or more! Some of my Swedish relatives started the famous Svenhards bakery here in California. They no longer own it but their original packages have my great great Aunt Tilda's (Maria's sister) photo on them! *My Grandmother also says to please beat the egg whites...they make the cake lighter and fluffier.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks
2 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 dash salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 lemon, juice and zest of (My Grandmother says to only squeeze the juice out of half a lemon and only use a few pinches of zest)
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 cup flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick)

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cream together butter and sugar, add egg yolks gradually.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the batter. Stir.
  • Add milk, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon rind. Stir.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter.
  • Pour into 13x9 baking pan.
  • Top with crumb topping and bake for 40 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
  • Crumb topping:.
  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or the back of a fork until it resembles crumbs.
  • Scatter crumbs over unbaked cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.3, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 239.2, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 38.5, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make your coffee cake taste its best.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. This is when it will taste its best.

Conclusion:

Swedish coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and cinnamony flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give Swedish coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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