ALMOND-CHEESE COFFEE CAKE

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Holiday guests will love the texture of this coffee cake featuring a Mascarpone cheese layer. With a sweet glaze and crunchy almonds on top, it's hard to eat only one piece..-Kristi Overton, Meridian, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large egg yolks, beaten, room temperature
FILLING:
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon almond extract
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in the yeast mixture, milk and egg yolks. Add enough remaining flour until mixture forms a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a small bowl, combine the filling ingredients; set aside. Punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll into a 13x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Spread filling over dough to within 1 in. of edges., Starting with a long side, roll just to the center of the rectangle; repeat with remaining side, meeting in the middle., With scissors, cut from outside edges to two-thirds of the way toward center at 1-1/2 in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; drizzle over coffee cake. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Eskinder Lemma
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This coffee cake was delicious! I loved the almond flavor and the streusel topping. It was the perfect treat for my morning coffee.


Michael Arosco
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This coffee cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Bacha Saib
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This coffee cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


VIHANGA SUDAMMITH
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I made this coffee cake for my family and they all loved it! It was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Siyabonga Gift
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This coffee cake was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping.


Melika
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This coffee cake was dense and dry. I was disappointed.


Berkay Sahin
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Vihanga Rashmika
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I've made this coffee cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Elida Gres
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This coffee cake was a hit at my brunch party. Everyone loved the almond flavor and the streusel topping. It was the perfect way to start the day.


John Hosten
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I'm not a big fan of almond-flavored desserts, but I decided to give this coffee cake a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself was moist and delicious.


Ashley Fougere
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This coffee cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I loved the almond flavor and the streusel topping. It was the perfect treat for breakfast.


boy boy
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This coffee cake was amazing! The almond flavor was perfect, and the streusel topping was so good. I will definitely be making this again.


April Hartwell
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This coffee cake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg next time.


Sjsjsj Zuziz
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This cake was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly. The almond flavor was just right, and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Md Lekhone
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I've made this coffee cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, and it's also great for potlucks.


Tareq Hassan
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This coffee cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan instead of a loaf pan, and it worked perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Katlego Nkosi
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I'm not a huge fan of almond-flavored desserts, but I decided to give this coffee cake a try. I'm so glad I did! The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cake itself was moist and delicious. I'd definitely make it again.


Antonio Mendez
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This almond cheese coffee cake was a delightful surprise! The texture was moist and fluffy, and the almond flavor was perfectly balanced. I loved the streusel topping, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!