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JEWISH-ITALIAN COFFEE CAKE

( La Brazadel )

The brazadel (the bracelet) refers to cookies or cakes with a hole in the center in the shape of a bracelet. The Brasadel is a coffee cake baked by the Jewish population who lived in great numbers in the area around Ferrara. Jewish food goes back a long time and in ancient history, Jewish cooks had been much sought-after for their expertise and professionalism. This Jewish coffee cake recipe is worth trying to bake and to enjoy for breakfast, after lunch or dinner, or for a snack.

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup of raisins


    Mix in a large bowl:

    • 3 ½ cups sifted flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon of baking soda
    • Pinch of salt


    Add:

    • 3 medium eggs
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • A few drops of vanilla1 cup of plain yogurt or sour cream
    • A few drops of vanilla

    Instructions

    1

    Place 3/4 cup of raisins into a small bowl. Cover with hot water to allow them to become soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and set on the side.

    2

    Mix well and pour half of the batter into a buttered and dusted 10 X 3 ½ inch Bundt pan, a tube pan, (use a spring pan if available).

    3

    Sprinkle on top ¾ of a cup of seedless raisins.

    4

    Pour the remaining batter and sprinkle on top of the cake 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.

    5

    Bake at 375F for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean indicating it is cooked.

    6

    Invert in a lined serving dish, cool and serve with cappuccino or with a sweet wine.