Swedish Coffee Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Swedish

Swedish Coffee Cake features a flaky pastry base topped with a rich, almond-flavored custard, perfect for coffee breaks or brunch gatherings with a delightful, buttery taste.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sifted flour
  • dash of salt
  • 1/4 pound oleo
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/4 pound oleo
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix sifted flour, a dash of salt, and oleo like pie crust until crumbly.
  2. Divide the mixture into two parts and roll each into long strips on a cookie sheet.
  3. Pat the strips to 1/4-inch thickness.
  4. Bring 1/4 pound oleo and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan.
  5. Add 1 cup flour to the boiling mixture and remove from heat.
  6. While hot, add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  7. Stir in almond flavoring.
  8. Spread the custard evenly over the pastry, leaving 1/4-inch border around the edges.
  9. Bake in a 425°F oven for 30 minutes until golden.
  10. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

591 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 12.2g 16% DV
Carbs 99.6g 36% DV
Fiber 0.8g 3% DV
Sugar 39.2g 78% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9843.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 442.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 63.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 185.5mg 14% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV
Diet fit Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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