APRICOT TWIST COFFEE CAKE

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I discovered this recipe in a grocery store flyer. The twisted dough puffs up to make an attractive, scrumptious morning treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., Grease a 10-in. spring form pan. Remove sides of pan and set aside. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15-in. circle; place over base of pan. (Dough will hang over edges.) Combine cream cheese and flour. Spread over dough to within 2-1/2 in. of edges; top with jam., With scissors, cut from outside edge to 2-in. toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Twist two strips together and fold over filling. Repeat with remaining strips. Replace sides of pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Brush egg over coffee cake; sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Gaye Rolley
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This coffee cake is a keeper!


David Pangbourn
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Perfect for a brunch or afternoon snack.


Victor Obi
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Will definitely make again!


Tadiwanashe Rudziva
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Delicious!


Shahmeer Shah
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This coffee cake was easy to make and turned out great!


Novalee Patterson
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The cake was a little dry, but the apricot filling was good.


Lken Art
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the apricot filling was delicious.


Pradeep Shrestha
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed this coffee cake. The filling was subtle and not too overpowering.


Rana Azam
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This coffee cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The apricot filling is a nice change from the usual cinnamon or streusel topping.


Collenocks Enterprise
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I made this cake for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the apricot filling.


Haylee Looney
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This coffee cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The apricot filling was gooey and delicious, and the cake was perfectly sweet.


Shah zman
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I've tried many coffee cake recipes, but this one is my new favorite. The apricot filling is a delightful surprise, and the cake is so moist and flavorful.


Danielle Bonilla
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This coffee cake was a hit! The apricot filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.