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Airy Snail Cake

Airy Snail Cake: The Ultimate Easy-to-Make Dessert Delight

Discover the magic of Airy Snail Cake, a soft and nutty treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Easy to make with simple ingredients!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rising Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer with dough hooks
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 500 g wheat flour type 405
  • 70 g sugar
  • 1 pack bourbon vanilla sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated untreated lemon peel
  • 200 ml lukewarm milk
  • 1 cube fresh yeast (approx. 21 g)
  • 1 medium size egg
  • 60 g soft butter
  • 100 g pecan kernels
  • 200 g ground hazelnuts
  • 150 ml milk
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat the milk until lukewarm and combine flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  • Create a well, crumble the yeast into it, pour 25 ml milk over it, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining milk, butter, and egg to the bowl and knead for at least 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover and let dough rise in a warm spot for 30-40 minutes until doubled in size.
  • Finely chop pecans and mix with ground hazelnuts. Heat milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan until bubbling, then combine with nuts to form a paste.
  • Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly.
  • Roll the dough tightly and slice into thick spirals, arranging them in a greased baking pan.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly and drizzle with glaze.

Notes

For extra softness, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
If you have dietary restrictions, consider using plant-based milk or substitutes for nuts and flour.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Reheat individual slices in the microwave for a quick treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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