POINSETTIA COFFEE CAKE
I often take this yeasty coffee cake to Christmas open houses or church functions. People "ooh" and "aah" over the fun poinsettia shape, but that doesn't stop them from cutting big pieces.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 16-18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, salt and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in dates and nuts.Stir in 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 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into eight equal pieces. Shape one piece into eight smaller balls; mound in the center of a large greased baking sheet. Form remaining pieces into tear drop shapes by tapering one side of each ball. Place around smaller balls with wide end of petals touching the flower center. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired frosting consistency. Spread over warm coffee cake. Sprinkle center with yellow sugar and petals with red sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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Devan Whitfield
[email protected]This was the best coffee cake I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.
Lorne Michael
[email protected]This coffee cake is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Welma Sampson Nagbe
[email protected]I made this coffee cake for my Christmas party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Samina Zeb
[email protected]This coffee cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
John Thabo
[email protected]I love that this coffee cake is so easy to make. It's a great last-minute dessert.
Harvey Singh
[email protected]I've made this coffee cake several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for any occasion.
Ben Dover
[email protected]This coffee cake is a beautiful and delicious holiday treat. It's sure to impress your guests.
Umas Shah
[email protected]The cake was a little too sweet for me, but overall it was good.
Mb Nirub Maji
[email protected]I made this coffee cake for my family, and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Matthew Valadez
[email protected]This was my first time making coffee cake, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.
Karen Kaseke
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coffee cake, but this one was actually really good! The poinsettia design is so pretty, too.
Pronoy Bazi
[email protected]This coffee cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Twinamasiko Allan
[email protected]I love the unique design of this coffee cake! It's perfect for Christmas morning.
Samuel Campbell
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great! It's a festive and delicious holiday treat.
ias eatsit
[email protected]This coffee cake was a hit at my holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the poinsettia design was a beautiful touch. I will definitely be making this again.