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Golden soft yeasted breakfast cake with a fluffy texture served on a white plate

Soft Yeasted Breakfast Cake

Avatar photoNina Miller
A soft and lightly sweet yeasted breakfast cake with a tender crumb, baked in one pan and designed for sharing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 270 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pan or Baking Dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Yeasted Cake Dough

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup milk warm, not hot
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve yeast and a small portion of sugar in warm milk and let sit until foamy.
  • Mix remaining sugar, melted butter, and eggs, then add the yeast mixture and stir until combined.
  • Add flour and salt gradually, knead until smooth, let rise until doubled, then bake at 350°F until lightly golden.

Notes

Allow full rise time for best texture. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Keyword Breakfast Cake, Brunch Baking, Soft Yeast Cake, Yeasted Breakfast Cake