Best 3 Lucilles Coffee Cake Recipes

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Lucille's coffee cake is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its buttery crumb topping and sweet, cinnamony filling, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. But with so many different recipes out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. That's why we've compiled a list of the best recipes for Lucille's coffee cake, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LUCILLE'S COFFEE CAKE



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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.

Categories     coffee     cake     lucille's     coffee cake     caroline kelly     nuts     dried fruit

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Dough:
2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 pinch granulated sugar
3/4 c. salted butter
2 tsp. salt
2 packets active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
2 large eggs
6 c. all-purpose flour
Filling:
1 c. salted butter
1 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
8 c. firmly packed light-brown sugar
6 c. raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries or coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
Icing:
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/4 c. water

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 F 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.

LUCILLE'S COFFEE CAKE



Lucille's Coffee Cake image

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

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted, plus more for baking sheets
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 cups firmly packed light-brown sugar
6 cups raisins, dried cranberries, dried cherries or coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup plus a pinch granulated sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter, plus more for bowl
2 teaspoons salt
2 packets active dry yeast (1 scant tablespoon each)
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 to 8 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface

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.

LUCY'S COFFEE CAKE



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Make and share this Lucy's Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 grated orange, rind of

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
  • Cut in shortening and butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture of the crumb topping.
  • In a seaprate bowl, beat eggs.
  • Stir in milk, vanilla and orange peel until well-mixed.
  • Beat in flour mixture until blended.
  • Turn batter into a greased 8-inch square pan.
  • Batter will be runny.
  • Top with crumb topping.
  • Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until tester comes otu clean.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2749.6, Fat 118.2, SaturatedFat 51, Cholesterol 579.2, Sodium 1898.7, Carbohydrate 381.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 201.8, Protein 43.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: As always, the fresher the better. This will ensure that your coffee cake is bursting with flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients: This will help to ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the coffee cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that it bakes evenly.
  • Let the coffee cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Lucille's coffee cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. It is a moist, tender cake with a delicious crumb and a sweet, buttery flavor. The cinnamon streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and flavor contrast. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual breakfast or brunch to a special dessert. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, Lucille's coffee cake is a recipe that you will turn to time and time again.

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