Bread Machine Moravian Sugar Cake

Discover the magic of traditional baking with this Bread Machine Moravian Sugar Cake recipe, a sweet and indulgent treat that combines convenience with old-world charm. Perfectly suited for modern kitchens, this recipe leverages your bread machine to craft a light, pillowy dough enriched with milk, butter, and eggs. The cake is then topped with a decadent blend of brown sugar, cinnamon, and heavy cream that melts into the signature dimples pressed into the dough, creating irresistible pockets of caramelized sweetness. Finished with buttery richness and baked to golden perfection, this cinnamon-spiced dessert is ideal for brunch gatherings or as a comforting afternoon snack. Easy to prepare yet full of flavor, this Moravian classic will quickly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:140 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:160 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 cups Bread flour
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.75 cup Dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Warm the milk and melt 4 tablespoons of butter together in a microwave or a small saucepan until the butter is just melted. Let this cool to lukewarm.

Step 2

Add the lukewarm milk-butter mixture, egg, water, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, salt, bread flour, and instant yeast to the bread machine pan in the order recommended by your bread machine's manufacturer.

Step 3

Set the bread machine to the 'Dough' cycle and start it. Let the machine knead the dough and perform the first rise. This should take about 1.5 hours, depending on your machine.

Step 4

Once the bread machine cycle is complete, lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and turn the dough out into the pan. Press the dough gently into an even layer covering the bottom of the pan. Cover and let it rise for about 30-40 minutes, or until it doubles in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

After the dough has risen, use your fingertips to press deep dimples all over the surface of the dough. This will create pockets for the topping to settle into.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly across the top of the dough.

Step 8

Pour the heavy cream evenly over the dough, allowing it to pool into the dimples. Dot the surface with the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces.

Step 9

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the dough feels firm but springy to the touch.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature for a sweet and buttery treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1273.1 grams (1273.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3952

Total Fat 129.00g	165%
Saturated Fat 73.20g	366%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 533mg	178%
Sodium 1407mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 664.20g	242%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 376.00g
Protein 54.10g	108%

Vitamin D 102IU	510%
Calcium 351mg	27%
Iron 19mg	105%
Potassium 786mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.8%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 65.9%