Moravian Sugar Cake Recipe

Serious Eats
Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (13)

  • For the Cake
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (between 110 an 115°F)
  • 1/2 cup (about 3 1/2 ounces), plus 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups (about 17 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons (6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cooked mashed potatoes, unseasoned, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats

Go to Recipe

Discover fascinating facts and health benefits about some of the ingredients in the recipe, including other delicious recipes!