LUCILLE'S COFFEE CAKE
This recipe comes to us from Martha Stewart Living Television senior producer Caroline Kelly; it was passed down to her from her great-great-grandmother Lucille.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup sugar, butter, and salt over medium-low heat. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from heat. Let stand until cool.
- Meanwhile, combine yeast, water, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add yeast mixture and eggs to milk mixture, stirring to combine.
- Butter a large bowl; set aside. Place 6 cups flour in a large bowl. Slowly stir in the milk mixture. Add enough of the remaining 2 cups flour to create a dough that comes together around the spoon, being sure not to add more than 8 cups. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 15 minutes. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the filling: Brush 2 baking sheets with butter; set aside. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
- Roll each piece of dough into a rectangle about 12 inches wide and 17 inches long. Brush each rectangle generously with butter. Sprinkle each rectangle evenly with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar mixture, 2 cups brown sugar, and 1 cup fruit or nuts. Roll up from long side like a jelly roll. Place 2 rolls on each baking sheet. Cut diagonal slits into the tops of rolls about 1 inch apart. Brush rolls with remaining butter. Sprinkle each roll with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar and 1/2 cup dried fruit or chopped nuts, pressing into slits.
- Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees.and continue to bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Transfer baking pans to wire racks and let cakes cool briefly.
- Prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and water, stirring to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle generously over warm coffee cakes.
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Glenda Llagas
[email protected]This is the best coffee cake I've ever had! The streusel topping is incredible, and the cake itself is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ja'mir Turner
[email protected]I made this coffee cake for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Arham Ghouri
[email protected]This coffee cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Laiba Rajput
[email protected]I'm a big fan of coffee cake, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The streusel topping is the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.
Fasl Badshah
[email protected]This coffee cake is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The streusel topping is especially good.
Kwagala Rihannah
[email protected]I've made this coffee cake several times, and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rana Adeelkhalid
[email protected]I'm a big fan of coffee cake, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The streusel topping is the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.
PI Style
[email protected]This is the best coffee cake I've ever had! The streusel topping is incredible, and the cake itself is so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
anwarsherswate
[email protected]I made this coffee cake for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Peggy Goldsmith
[email protected]This coffee cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.