Spring-Colored Sakura Kouglof Cake (Great for Cherry Blossom Viewing)

Kouglof cake, also known as Gugelhupf, is a traditional European cake that originated in Alsace, France. It is often associated with celebrations and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Spring-Colored Sakura Kouglof Cake (Great for Cherry Blossom Viewing)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French, Japanese Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Sakura (cherry blossom) extract
• 2 drop Pink food coloring
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• as desired for garnish Sakura petals

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a kouglof cake mold.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter in half. In one half, add the sakura extract and pink food coloring. Mix well.
6. Pour the pink batter into the greased cake mold, followed by the plain batter. Use a skewer or knife to create a marbled effect.
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the mold for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with sakura petals.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 44g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 4g8%

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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.