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Alsatian Kougelhopf (German Cake)

Recipe by JustInCooking

A traditional Alsatian brioche‑like cake studded with rum‑soaked raisins and toasted almonds. Perfect for Christmas or any festive table, this yeasted cake is baked in a Bundt‑style Kougelhopf mold, rises twice for a light crumb, and is finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

MediumFrench (Alsace)Serves 8

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Source Video
3h 25m
Prep
50m
Cook
31m
Cleanup
4h 46m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.55
Per serving:$1.07

Critical Success Points

  • Macerate the raisins
  • Activate the fresh yeast
  • Knead the dough until sticky and glossy
  • First fermentation (bulk rise)
  • Shape the dough and add raisins
  • Second rise in the mold
  • Bake the Kougelhopf

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot melted butter with care to avoid burns.
  • Use oven mitts when removing the hot mold from the oven.
  • The mold will be very hot; place on a heat‑proof surface before cooling.

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