Raspberry Danish Coffee Cake

The Danish pastry was brought to the United States by Danish immigrants in the 19th century and has since become a popular breakfast treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Raspberry Danish Coffee Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, Breakfast Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, cold
• 1 Egg, beaten
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Fresh raspberries
• 4 ounce Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Almond extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Top with fresh raspberries.
6. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the raspberries.
7. Spoon the remaining batter over the cream cheese mixture, spreading it out evenly.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve the Raspberry Danish Coffee Cake sliced and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 340kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.