Brunsviger - Incredible cake!

Experience the taste of Denmark with the classic Brunsviger cake! A staple in Danish bakeries, this sweet, yeasted cake features a rich topping of cinnamon-infused brown sugar and marzipan that melts into the dough, creating a wonderfully gooey texture. Perfect for an indulgent afternoon treat or a celebratory gathering, this cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients

🌾 500 grams of all-purpose flour, e.g., King Arthur
🍬 50 grams of granulated sugar, e.g., Domino
🧂 0.5 teaspoon salt, e.g., Morton
🧈 50 grams of unsalted butter, softened, e.g., Kerrygold
🍞 50 grams of fresh yeast (or approximately 14 grams of active dry yeast)
🥛 300 ml of whole milk, e.g., Horizon Organic

🍥 100 grams of marzipan, e.g., Odense
🍯 250 grams of brown sugar, e.g., C&H
🧈 250 grams of unsalted butter, e.g., Kerrygold
🍂 20 grams of ground cinnamon, e.g., McCormick

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

Warm the milk gently in a saucepan until lukewarm. Add the fresh yeast to the milk and stir until dissolved. If using active dry yeast, let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture and softened butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until you have a smooth dough. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, such as the KitchenAid Artisan, to knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until elastic and smooth.
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

2- Prepare the Topping:

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined and the sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
Crumble or grate the marzipan into small pieces, ready to distribute onto the dough.

3- Assemble the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Grease a baking sheet or a rectangular cake pan (approx. 9x13 inches) with butter or baking spray.
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to fit the dimensions of the baking sheet or pan.
Carefully spread the dough onto the prepared sheet, creating dimples all over the dough surface with your fingers.
Evenly pour the butter and sugar mixture over the dough and sprinkle the marzipan on top.

4- Bake:

Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the topping is bubbly.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

5- Serve and Enjoy:

Cut the cake into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (including 1 hour rise time)
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 430 per serving
Proteins: 5g per serving
Fats: 25g per serving
Carbohydrates: 48g per serving
Equipment: Stand mixer, e.g., KitchenAid Artisan, rolling pin, baking sheet or rectangular cake pan