Blitzkuchen Recipe
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Blitzkuchen Recipe
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German Blitzkuchen, or lightning cake, is a delicious, soft coffee cake with almond sugar topping. It'S ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
Cake:
- 200 g granulated sugar 7 oz/ 1 cup
- 250 g all-purpose flour 8 oz/ 2 cups
- 3 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- 200 ml heavy cream scant 1 cup
- 4 eggs
Topping:
- 175 g unsalted butter 6 oz/ ¾ cup
- 100 g granulated sugar 3.5 oz/ ½ cup
- 200 g slivered almonds 7 oz/ about 3 cups
Instructions
Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C/ 350°F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make cake batter: Mix the sugar, flour, and baking powder in a large bowl. Pour in the heavy cream and add the eggs. Mix until incorporated. 200 g granulated sugar/ 1 cup + 250 g all-purpose flour/ 2 cups + 3 ¾ teaspoons baking powder + 200 ml heavy cream/ scant 1 cup + 4 eggs
- Bake: Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake the cake for 10 minutes.
Topping:
- Combine topping ingredients: In the meantime, melt the butter, add the sugar and the almonds, and mix well.175 g unsalted butter/ ¾ cup + 100 g granulated sugar/ ½ cup + 200 g slivered almonds/ 3 cups
- Bake Blitzkuchen: Spread this mixture over the cake and bake for 10 - 15 minutes more until golden brown.
Notes
- Measurements: Use a digital kitchen scale when baking (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab); it guarantees the best results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1square
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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