In this post, we will be sharing with you a unique coffee cake recipe straight from Etta’s kitchen – Hungarian Coffee Cake. Perfectly sweet and crumbly, this cake is a delight with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. flour
- 1/3 c. shortening
- pinch of salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 c. sour milk (add 1 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice to sour 1 c. milk)
Baking Instructions
- Mix sugar and shortening.
- Add flour and salt until it crumbles.
- Put aside 1/2 cup of this mixture for topping.
- Add egg to remainder.
- Add soda and baking powder to sour milk, then mix everything together.
- Sprinkle crumbs on top.
- (Optional: Sprinkle cinnamon and ground nuts on top.)
- Bake for 35 minutes in a 9-inch cake pan or pie plate.
Calorie: 270
Total cooking time:50 minutes
Difficulty level: Moderate
Welcome to my Kitchen Chaos
Welcome, dear readers! Today, we’re going to dive right into the heart of the Eastern European culinary universe with a charming recipe that’s been passed down in my family for generations – Etta’s Hungarian Coffee Cake. It’s a recipe that’s brimming with tradition, just like my kitchen is brimming with – well, let’s just call them “experimental” dishes.
The Sweet Beginning
Our heartwarming tale begins with a wholesome cup of brown sugar and the unassuming shortening. At this point, you might be asking, “Shortening? Really?” Yes, folks, really. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. It’s a key player in this kitchen drama. So, as they say in showbiz, “Action!” Mix the sugar and the shortening together and watch them bond like long-lost friends.
The Crumbly Conundrum
Next up, we have a cup of flour and a pinch of salt joining the party. Add them to the sugary, shortening mix and watch it turn into crumbles. It’s like magic, without the rabbit or the hat. Now, here’s the twist in our plot: put aside half a cup of this crumbly concoction for the grand finale. It’s our secret weapon for the topping.
The Egg-citing Continuation
This is where our beaten egg comes in, not beaten as in defeated, but as in whisked. Add it to the remainder of our crumbly mixture. The egg, strong and resilient, pulls the crumbly mix together, teaching us a valuable life lesson: no matter how crumbly things get, you can always pull it together!
The Sour Milk Saga
Now, here comes a real character: sour milk. Before you scrunch your noses at me, hear me out. It’s just regular milk with a dash of either vinegar or lemon juice. Mix in the baking soda and baking powder, and you’ve got yourself a fizzy concoction that could give any soda a run for its money. Mix everything together, and it’s about to get real!
The Crumbly Comeback
Remember that half cup of crumbly mix we saved? Now is its time to shine. Sprinkle it on top of your cake mix like confetti. Optional: You can add some sprinkles of cinnamon and ground nuts if you’re feeling extra fancy. I call this “the crumbly comeback”, because in my kitchen, everyone gets a second chance!
The Baking Bonanza
Finally, it’s time to send our creation to the oven. Nestle it into a 9-inch pan or pie plate and bake it for 35 minutes. Don’t forget to give it a pep talk before you close the oven door. It’s a tough world in there.
The Final Reveal
And voila! You’ve created Etta’s Hungarian Coffee Cake. It’s sweet, it’s crumbly, it’s got a touch of Eastern European charm, and most importantly, it’s a testament to your resilience in the face of culinary chaos.
See you next time in the kitchen, folks. Remember, in this chaotic world of cooking, never lose your sense of humor. It’s the secret ingredient in every dish!
