Herman Coffee Cake

Herman Coffee Cake is made with a special starter called Herman, which is a fermented mixture of flour, sugar, and water. This starter adds a unique flavor and texture to the cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Herman Coffee Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Herman starter
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Herman starter, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well until smooth.
3. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with half of the chopped nuts, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Repeat with the remaining batter and toppings.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Serve the Herman Coffee Cake as a delicious breakfast or dessert option.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

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.