Swedish Coffee Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Place flour in a mixing bowl.

Step 4

Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and dough holds together when pressed.

Step 5

Transfer dough to previously prepared baking sheet; press and shape dough in a 10-inch circle. Set aside.

Step 6

Combine water and butter in a large saucepan; bring to a rolling boil, making certain that butter is melted.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Step 8

Add flour and whisk until well blended.

Step 9

Return to heat and stir vigorously until mixture is shiny and pulls away from sides of pan.

Step 10

Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

Step 11

Transfer mixture to your mixer’s bowl.

Step 12

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well before adding the next egg.

Step 13

Continue beating until mixture is smooth, shiny and holds together.

Step 14

Spread mixture over prepared pie crust.

Step 15

Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 16

Set on a wire rack and let cool completely.

Step 17

In the meantime, prepare the glaze.

Step 18

Combine powdered sugar, butter, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until thoroughly combined.

Step 19

Spread over cake.

Step 20

Sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Step 21

Serve.