Ashkenazic Sour Cream Coffee Cake (Smeteneh Küchen) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (325°F if using a glass pan). Grease one 9-inch square pan,9-inch Bundt or tube pan, or 9-inch springform pan. Line with parchment or waxed paper, grease again, and dust with flour.
  2. 2. To make the streusel: Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg if using. Cut in the butter to resemble coarse crumbs. If desired, stir in the nuts.
  3. 3. To make the batter: Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time. Blend in the sour cream, vanilla, and zest if using. Stir in the flour mixture.
  4. 4. Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the streusel. Carefully cover with the remaining batter and sprinkle with the remaining streusel.
  5. 5. Bake unitl the cake is golden and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 50 minutes. Set on a rack and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Wrap the kuchen in plastic and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  6. 6. To make the glaze if using: Combine all the glaze ingredients, stirring until smooth and of pouring consistency. Drizzle over the cake and let stand until set.
  7. HINT: When baking and storing a cake containing acidic ingredients such as sour cream in an aluminum pan, line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent the juices from reacting with the aluminum and creating a metallic flavor.
  8. Single-Layer Coffee Cake: Spread all the batter in a 13-by-9-inch pan, sprinkle with all of the topping, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  9. Fruit-Filled Coffee Cake: After adding the middle layer of streusel, top with 1 cup peeled, cored, and thinkly sliced cooking apples, 1 cup peeled, pitted, and sliced peaches, or 1 cup pitted cherries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
  10. Cheese Coffee Cake: Combine 8 ounces softened cream chees, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread over the top of the batter, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. If desired, spread 1/2 cup melted blueberry, cherry, raspberry, or strawberry preserves or pie filling over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the streusel.
  11. The World of Jewish Desserts, by Gil Marks Simon & Schuster
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 393.8 Kcal (1649 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.69g 23%
Cholesterol 104.08mg 35%
Sodium 402.37mg 17%
Potassium 123.21mg 3%
Total Carbs 57.72g 19%
Sugars 26.32g 105%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 7%
Protein 8.44g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 106.7mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 347.74 Kcal (1456 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.97g 23%
Cholesterol 91.91mg 35%
Sodium 355.31mg 17%
Potassium 108.8mg 3%
Total Carbs 50.97g 19%
Sugars 23.24g 105%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 7%
Protein 7.46g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 94.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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