GINGER-PEAR COFFEE CAKE

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Chock-full of diced pears, raisins, walnuts and spices, this coffee cake ring from our Test Kitchen is a real taste treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups diced peeled fresh pears
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk, sugar, butter, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat for 2 minutes. 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 bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For filling, combine the first seven filling ingredients. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x9-in. rectangle. Spread butter over dough. Sprinkle pear mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with sugar. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with long side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Pinch ends together to form a ring., With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes. Brush dough with egg. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over ring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Bamsi Hunter
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This coffee cake is the perfect fall treat! The flavors of ginger and pear are warm and inviting, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wit Blixem
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I made this coffee cake for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, fluffy texture.


Sondra marie Rodriguez
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This coffee cake is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of ginger and pear, and the crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Daniel Mackenzie
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I've made this coffee cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the pear adds a nice touch of moisture.


Damian Wallace
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This coffee cake is the perfect way to start your day! The flavors are warm and inviting, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anjuman Islam
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I made this coffee cake for my friends and they couldn't stop raving about it! The flavors are unique and delicious, and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Pubg Gamer
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This coffee cake is a great way to use up leftover pears. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jahmar Diaz
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I'm not usually a fan of coffee cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The ginger and pear flavors are amazing together, and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Joseph Kyoko
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This coffee cake is the perfect fall treat! The flavors of ginger and pear are warm and inviting, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jhanzaib Akhtar
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I made this coffee cake for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, fluffy texture.


Julie Essmyer
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This coffee cake is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of ginger and pear, and the crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Ggff Ggft
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I've made this coffee cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the pear adds a nice touch of moisture.


Mubashar Janjua
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This coffee cake is a great way to start your day! The flavors are warm and inviting, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Asad Ali Kundan
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I made this coffee cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear and concise.


Ihtesham Ul hassan
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This coffee cake was amazing! The flavors of the ginger and pear were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.