Cream Cheese Danish Coffeecake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Cream cheese: 250 grams
• Butter: 150 grams
• All-purpose flour: 300 grams
• Granulated sugar: 150 grams
• Brown sugar: 100 grams
• Eggs: 3
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
• Danish pastry bits (optional): 50 grams

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the flour, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well.
4. Add the eggs one by one, beating after each addition. Add the vanilla extract.
5. Stir in the baking powder. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased and floured baking pan.
7. If using Danish pastry bits, sprinkle them on top of the mixture.
8. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

• Calories: 600 kcal
• Fat: 36 grams
• Carbohydrates: 64 grams
• Protein: 8 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy texture from the cream cheese and butter.
• Sweet and savory flavor combination with the use of both granulated and brown sugar.
• Optional Danish pastry bits provide a crunchy and complementary texture.
• Ideal for coffee or tea pairing.

User Comments:

1. "This is an amazing dish! The combination of flavors is perfect."
2. "The cream cheese gives this coffeecake a really rich and creamy taste."
3. "I love how easy it is to make, yet it tastes like a five-star dish."
4. "The Danish pastry bits are a great addition, providing a nice crunch."
5. "This is definitely a keeper! Will make it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smoother mixing.
• Grease and flour the baking pan well to ensure the coffeecake releases easily after baking.
• Use a toothpick to check for doneness; when inserted in the center, it should come out clean.