Heart-Shaped Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Heart-Shaped 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 sour cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons salt; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling; 1 large egg white, beaten; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons salt
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 large egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; add sour cream, sugar, butter, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. 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. Punch dough down; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half into a 20x10-in. rectangle. Place each on a greased
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. On both long sides of each rectangle, make 2-in. cuts at 1/2-in. intervals. Spread pie filling down the center of each rectangle; crisscross strips over filling. Shape and stretch coffee cakes to form right and left halves of heart. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 50 minutes. Brush dough gently with egg white. Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. While warm, brush with butter. Cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients. When coffee cakes have cooled, place heart halves together; drizzle glaze over heart.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

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: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 2 cups sour cream, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Heart-Shaped 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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Heart-Shaped Coffee Cake

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