Danish Brunsviger Cake: A Tantalizing Brioche-Style Yeast Dough with Swirls of Caramel Sauce

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar fat content.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit a baking dish.

Transfer the dough to the greased baking dish and press down to fit.

In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until combined, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cinnamon and vanilla extract, then pour over the dough.

Use your fingers to make indentations in the dough.

Let the cake rise again for 20-30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with powdered sugar mixed with water or cream.

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