Easter Nest Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Easter Nest Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 egg; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons milk; Assorted colored sugar; 1/2 teaspoon water; 3 drops green food coloring; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Servings: persons

3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Assorted colored sugar
1/2 teaspoon water
3 drops green food coloring
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Add to dry ingredients; beat until blended. Add egg and 1/2 cup flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape one portion of dough into six egg-shaped rolls. Arrange rolls with side touching in the center of a large greased
3
. Roll each remaining portion of dough into 24-in. ropes; twist together. Wrap around the rolls; pinch ends together to seal.
4
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
5
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over coffee cake. Immediately sprinkle eggs with colored sugar. For grass, combine water and food coloring in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add coconut; shake until tinted. Sprinkle around edge of coffee cake nest.

702

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Easter Nest 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.

Easter Nest Coffee Cake

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