FRIENDSHIP COFFEE CAKES

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My family and friends always feel treasured when I make this delicious bread for them. They really love its pretty wreath shape and chocolate cream cheese filling. If you only want to make four coffee cakes, this recipe can easily be halved to fit into a regular mixing bowl. Or make it in two batches.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 coffee cakes (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

14-1/2 to 15 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup active dry yeast
4 teaspoons salt
3 cups water
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
1/4 cup grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
ICING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl, combine 8 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat water, orange juice and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add the eggs, orange zest and extract; 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 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add chocolate, 1 egg and vanilla. Beat until blended; set aside. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into eight portions. Roll each portion into a 12x7-in. rectangle. Spread about 1/4 cup filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams and tuck edges under. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets; pinch ends together to form a ring. , With kitchen scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 2-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly and twist so filling shows. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Beat remaining eggs; brush over coffee cakes., Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over coffee cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Riley Betz
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These coffee cakes are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, fluffy, and delicious.


Damion Bond
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I made these coffee cakes with my kids and they had a lot of fun. It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen.


parwaiz Talpur
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These coffee cakes are a great way to use up leftover coffee.


Md Sharitul Islam
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I just used my regular mixing bowls and pans.


Biodun Adesina
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These coffee cakes are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Joshua Granger
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I've tried other coffee cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.


Sk Morsalin
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This is my go-to coffee cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rene Simiyu
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I made these coffee cakes for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Faizullah Mohmand
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These coffee cakes are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're also great for parties and potlucks.


Peace Lover
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I followed the recipe exactly and the coffee cakes turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a delicious streusel topping.


Samansaif28 Saman
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Zachary Whiting
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I've made these coffee cakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch.


zohaib daudzai
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These coffee cakes are a great way to start your day or share with friends. They're easy to make and always a hit!