SWEDISH PUFF COFFEE CAKE

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Some of my most treasured childhood memories involve waking to the heavenly scent of this almond-glazed coffee cake baking in the oven. - Mary Shenk, DeKalb, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons ice water
TOPPING:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. On an ungreased baking sheet, press dough into a 10-in. circle. , For topping, in a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Add flour all at once and beat until blended. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball, stirring vigorously. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny; spread over pastry., Bake 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cover loosely with foil during the last 5 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and extract until smooth. Spread over top; sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.