Candy Cane Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 2 cups warm sour cream (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped dried apricots; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped maraschino cherries; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons cold water; Additional cherries, halved

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 cups warm sour cream (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
5-3/4 to 6-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
1-1/2 cups finely chopped maraschino cherries
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons cold water
Additional cherries, halved

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the sour cream, 4 tablespoons butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 14x7-in. rectangle on a greased
4
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5
Combine apricots and cherries; spoon down the center of each rectangle. On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Curve top.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Melt remaining butter; brush over warm coffee cakes. Combine confectioners' sugar and cold water until smooth; drizzle over the tops. Garnish with additional cherries.

1360

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 2 cups warm sour cream (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 6 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy Cane Coffee Cake

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