Description
A delightful pastry featuring cherries, marzipan, and pecans, shaped like a snail shell for an inviting appearance.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup marzipan, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle.
- Spread the cherries, marzipan, and pecans evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut into rounds.
- Place the rounds in a baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
This cake pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, cherries, marzipan, pecans