Norwegian Coffee Cake

Name: Norwegian Coffee Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup hot water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter, plus; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 2 tablespoons cold water; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon cream; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Submitted by littleturtle

"This cake can be frozen before cooking. After thawing for 10-15 minutes, cook as directed below."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 cup hot water
¹⁄₂ cup shortening
¹⁄₂ cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 tablespoons cold water
³⁄₄ cup powdered sugar
1 -2 tablespoon cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon almond extract

directions

Bring hot water, 1/4 cup shortening and 1/4 cup butter to a boil and add 1 cup flour and 1/4 tsp salt.
Let cool.
Add eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each egg, and set aside.
Mix like a pie crust 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup flour and cold water.
Roll on cookie sheet.
Spread first mixture on top.
Bake 10 minutes at 400F, then 30 minutes at 375°F.
While hot spread with frosting made by mixing remaining ingredients.