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Norwegian Coffee Cake

Norwegian Coffee Cake Recipe

This cake can be frozen before cooking. After thawing for 10-15 minutes, cook as directed below.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Norwegian
Calories 279.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter, plus
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 -2 tablespoon cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions
 

  • Bring hot water, 1/4 cup shortening and 1/4 cup butter to a boil and add 1 cup flour and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Let cool.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each egg, and set aside.
  • Mix like a pie crust 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup flour and cold water.
  • Roll on cookie sheet.
  • Spread first mixture on top.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 400F, then 30 minutes at 375°F.
  • While hot spread with frosting made by mixing remaining ingredients.

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Nutrition

Serving: 83gCalories: 279.3kcalCarbohydrates: 23.5gProtein: 3.8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8.3gCholesterol: 77.1mgSodium: 177.1mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 7.5g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Easy, European, Grains, Kid-Friendly, Norwegian, Oven, Potluck, Scandinavian
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