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: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; ¼ cup warm water (110 to 115); ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup sour cream; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 cups flour; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; ½ cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 (12 ounce) jar cherry jam (or other red jam)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (110 to 115)
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup sugar
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) jar cherry jam (or other red jam)

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["In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.", "In mixing bowl, combine butter, sour cream, eggs, sugar, and salt.", "Add yeast mixture and flour.", "Beat until smooth (do not knead).", "Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.", "Cover and refrigerate overnight.", "For filling, beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl with sugar, egg yoks, and vanilla until blended.", "Punch dough down.", "Turn onto lightly floured surface; divide in half.", "Roll out each portion into a 16"" by 10"" rectangle on a greased baking sheet.", "Spread filling down center of each rectangle.", "On each long side, cut 1-1/2"" wide strips about 3"" into center.", "Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling.", "Pinch ends to seal.", "Curve one end, forming a candy cane.", "Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.", "Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.", "Carefully remove from pans to wire racks to cool.", "Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.", "Stir jam, then spoon over top of loaves on the diagonal creating candy cane stripes."]

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, ¼ cup warm water (110 to 115), ½ cup butter, softened, ½ cup sour cream, 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.

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Candy Cane Coffee Cake

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