Moravian Sugar Cake

Moravian Sugar Cake

Making the Sugar Cake

The night before, make mashed potatoes - remember you only need a half a cup for this version.  Or you can make the mash the same day, but we did it the night before.

Then...

Add the yeast to the lukewarm water - let it sit for about five minutes to activate and bubble.  Once it's frothy, pour into the bowl with everything else.  

Mix the mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, salt and some of the flour in a large bowl.  

Sift the flour into the bowl while mixing, followed by the addition of the beaten egg. 

Mix until a firm dough is formed.  Knead it for a few minutes.

Allow the dough to rise in a covered bowl in a warm place until it doubles in size (about an hour).  

Once risen, turn the dough out onto a floured surface.  Roll the dough into a rectangular shape about ¾ inch in thickness.  

Place the dough into a greased 11” x 8” pan, baking dish, or baking sheet.  Cover the dough with greased plastic wrap, parchment or waxed paper and allow to rise for 2 more hours.  

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  

After the dough has risen again, using a clean finger or the handle of a wooden spoon, press holes about 1 inch apart across the entire surface of the dough.  

Brush the surface of the dough and fill the holes with melted butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon liberally across the whole cake.  

Bake for ~30 minutes, until the surface is golden brown.  

Allow the baked cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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