Best 6 Christmas Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our irresistible Christmas Coffee Cake, a delightful treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. This moist and flavorful cake is crowned with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping, making it a perfect centerpiece for your Christmas gatherings. But that's not all! Along with this classic recipe, we also bring you tantalizing variations to satisfy every palate. From a decadent Chocolate Christmas Coffee Cake to a nutty Praline Christmas Coffee Cake, our collection offers a symphony of flavors to make your holiday baking a joyous experience. Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can create these festive masterpieces. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a sweet journey to celebrate the magic of Christmas with our irresistible coffee cake creations.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHRISTMAS COFFEE CAKE



Christmas Coffee Cake image

Christmas morning wouldn't be complete at our house without this yummy moist coffee cake. A streusel filling and topping sweetens the delightful cake, and red and green cherries add a festive touch. It's a perfect addition to any holiday breakfast buffet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
CAKE:
7 green maraschino cherries, finely chopped
7 red maraschino cherries, finely chopped
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Set aside. Drain cherries on paper towels. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in cherries., Pour half of the batter into a greased 9-in. springform pan; sprinkle with half of the pecan mixture. Top with remaining batter and pecan mixture. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan just before serving.

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CHRISTMAS TREE COFFEE CAKE



Christmas Tree Coffee Cake image

I discovered this recipe in Good Housekeeping many years ago. Guests for breakfast are always surprised and in awe of this Coffee Cake - I shape according to my mood or the holiday. Prep time does NOT include rise or chill times.

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 50m

Yield 2 cakes, 22 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 -4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (2 ounce) can crushed pineapple in syrup, drained
11 red glazed cherries, halved
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl throughly mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt& dry yeast. Set aside.
  • In small saucepan combine milk, water and butter.
  • Heat to 130ºF (butter does not need to melt).
  • Slowly add liquid to the above dry ingredients; beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Add egg and 1 cup flour.
  • Beat at high speed additional 2 minutes.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour to make stiff dough (approx. 1 cup).
  • Cover tightly.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
  • When ready to make rolls, prepare filling.
  • In large mixing bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt, nutmeg and vanilla.
  • Beat just until well blended.
  • Stir in drained pineapple.
  • Grease 2 large cookie sheets.
  • Divide dough in half; keep one half in refrigerator while working with other half.
  • On lightly floured surface roll first dough half to an 11" x 10" rectangle.
  • Spread with half of the cream cheese pineapple filling.
  • Roll up on 11" side- pinch seams to seal.
  • Cut into 1" slices and arrange in shape of Christmas tree on cookie sheet.
  • Cover lightly with plastic wrap.
  • Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Let arranged slices rise approximately 1 hour in draft free warm place.
  • Preheat oven to 375ºF- Bake 15 minutes; cover with aluminum foil to prevent browning.
  • Bake additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Place cherries, cut side down in center of each roll.
  • Combine powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over the rolls.

CHRISTMAS MORNING COFFEE CAKE



Christmas Morning Coffee Cake image

Bananas and cranberry sauce make every slice of this pretty coffee cake moist and marvelous. You could also serve slices as dessert along with vanilla ice cream.-Rosemary Snyder, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the baking mix, sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Combine the eggs, bananas, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. , Place the cranberry sauce in a bowl; stir. Spread over batter. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over cranberry sauce. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack.

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CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY ALMOND COFFEE CAKE



Christmas Cranberry Almond Coffee Cake image

This is a sweet/tart coffee cake with holiday spices. I like to make this the night before a holiday for breakfast, this way I can start cooking holiday dinner and still have something to eat. This is based off the original recipe #147253, but I have made enough changes it has turn in to a new item, with new flavors. This calls for only 2 cups cranberries, either fresh OR frozen.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups fresh cranberries or 2 cups frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Grease one 9 inch pie pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, clove. Mix well. Stir in cranberries and the almonds and toss to coat. Or add almonds and put berries in bottom of pie pan. Stir in butter, eggs and extracts. Spread into pie pan.
  • For topping: mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, almonds. Press in soft butter until you get a crumble mixture. Put on top of batter.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until a wooden tooth pick inserted near center to come out clean. Serve warm or cold. Heats up nicely in microwave for a few seconds.
  • P.S. Frozen berries last one year. Make sure to pick through your frozen berries before using. The more wrinkles on a frozen berry the older it is. The batter will be a little thicker if you use frozen cranberries. It is easier to see the bad berries if you unfreeze them in warm water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 221.1, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 35.4, Protein 5.5

CHRISTMAS TREE COFFEE CAKE



Christmas Tree Coffee Cake image

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cake compressed yeast; or
1 pkg dry yeast
3/4 c milk, scalded
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1/3 c butter
3 c sifted all purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten (plus more as necessary)
1 c oatmeal, uncooked
1/2 c diced mixed candied fruit

Steps:

  • 1. Soften yeast in lukewarm water. (Use warm water for dry yeast.)
  • 2. Pour scalded milk over sugar, salt and butter.
  • 3. Cool to lukewarm.
  • 4. Stir in 1 cup flour and eggs.
  • 5. Add softened yeast and oats.
  • 6. Combine 1/4 cup flour and candied fruits; stir to coat fruits evenly with flour.
  • 7. Add to dough; mix well.
  • 8. Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough.
  • 9. Turn out on lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.
  • 10. Round dough into ball; place in greased bowl; brush lightly with melted shortening.
  • 11. Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
  • 12. Punch dough down; cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  • 13. Divide dough in half.
  • 14. From one half, pinch off 17 pieces of dough; shape to form balls.
  • 15. Arrange balls in the shape of a Christmas tree on greased cookie sheet.
  • 16. Brush lightly with melted butter.
  • 17. Repeat with other half of dough.
  • 18. Cover; let rise in warm place until nearly double in size, about 1 hour.
  • 19. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
  • 20. Decorate with confectioners\' sugar frosting and candied citron.

"NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" COFFEE CAKE



This is a great Christmas or Easter morning coffee cake. You have a fresh baked cake with your coffee and your house smells great. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by Linda Woodham

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

CAKE
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c butter
2 eggs beaten
1/2 c warm milk
1 pkg yeast (2 tbls. bulk yeast) desolved in 3 tbls. warm water
3 c flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING
1 Tbsp cinnamon
4 Tbsp melted butter
2/3 c sugar
1/2 c nuts or maraschino cherries,candied red or green cherries

Steps:

  • 1. cream together sugar and butter
  • 2. add eggs,milk,yeast(with warm water),flour,salt,and vanilla
  • 3. beat all these ingredients togehter
  • 4. then set dough aside, covered with damp cloth,let rise, until double in size.
  • 5. when your dough has risen to double the size (this may take about 2 hours)put in 9x13-inch greased pan and spread with topping
  • 6. now place in cold oven and leave it over night to rise.
  • 7. the next morning turn oven on 350 degrees and bake 30 min.serve warm.
  • 8. TOPPING
  • 9. combine sugar,cinnamon,melted butter,and nuts or cherriers

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your coffee cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the coffee cake tough.
  • Use a bundt pan or a 9x13 inch baking pan. These pans will give you the best results.
  • Bake the coffee cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the coffee cake is cooked through.
  • Let the coffee cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Serve the coffee cake with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Christmas coffee cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to share with your family and friends, give this Christmas coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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