Best 6 Yeast Bread Coffee Cake Recipes

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When you're looking for a sweet and satisfying breakfast treat, yeast bread coffee cake is always a winner. With its tender crumb, buttery streusel topping, and warm, inviting aroma, it's a classic for a reason. Whether you prefer a simple cinnamon swirl or a decadent cream cheese filling, there are countless variations on this beloved dessert. In this guide, we'll explore some of the best recipes for yeast bread coffee cake, so you can find the perfect one to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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YEASTED COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe is gluten-free. However, it can also be prepared with regular all-purpose and bread flours if you prefer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 packages active dry yeast (1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons)
1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup sour cream
1 2/3 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1 cup gluten-free bread flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
Zest of 2 oranges
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together yeast and warm water; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and granulated sugar on medium speed, scraping down the sides of bowl with a spatula, as necessary. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl with a spatula as necessary.
  • Add vinegar and vanilla; mix to combine. Slowly add sour cream, mixing until well combined. Add yeast mixture.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together both flours and salt. Add to mixer and mix on low until well combined and dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and just begins to form a ball.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead dough until smooth, about 5 minutes. Lightly flour the bottom of a large glass bowl; place dough in bowl and cover with a clean damp kitchen towel. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; let stand until doubled in size, 3 to 4 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
  • Make the filling: Place all of the ingredients except egg and cream in a medium bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Punch down dough. Transfer to a floured work surface. Let stand for 5 minutes. Roll out to an 18-inch square (about 1/8 inch thick). Spread filling over dough, reserving 1/2 cup and leaving a 1-inch border. Brush edges with egg wash. Tightly roll dough like a jelly roll. Pinch seam to seal, and fold in half to bring ends together to form a U. Twist 2 or 3 times to "braid." Butter a 10-by-5-inch loaf pan, and line with parchment, leaving 1-inch overhangs; butter parchment. Transfer dough to pan. Brush top with egg wash.
  • Make the crumb topping: Combine confectioners' sugar, flour, and butter. Sprinkle topping and reserved 1/2 cup filling over cake.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drape plastic wrap over dough. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Remove plastic wrap, and bake, rotating halfway through, until golden, about 55 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Bake until deeply golden, 20 to 30 minutes more (cover with foil if top gets too dark). Transfer pan to a wire rack. Let cake cool.

CHERRY YEAST COFFEE CAKE



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My mother taught me how to cook, and this delightful recipe is from her. Whoever tries it says it's the best coffee cake ever invented! It requires no kneading, and you can tint the icing any color you want.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 eggs
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Beat in eggs until smooth., Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Stir dough down and spoon two-thirds into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Top with pie filling. Drop remaining dough by tablespoonfuls over pie filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Place pan on a wire rack. Combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BREAD MACHINE YEAST COFFEE CAKE (ABM)



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This starts in the bread machine and bakes in the oven. All cake ingredients should be at room temperature, except for the milk.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h25m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 egg yolk
7/8 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sifted powdered sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons milk (optional)
1 teaspoon butter, softened (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Add all cake ingredients to bread pan.
  • Select "Dough" setting on your machine and press start.
  • Grease a 9 inch round pan or an 8 x 8 inch square pan.
  • After cycle is through (about 90 minutes), remove dough and pat dough into prepared pan.
  • Topping: Drizzle melted butter over dough.
  • Mix together sugar, cinnamon and nuts; sprinkle over butter.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375* and bake cake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack.
  • Drizzle with optional glaze, if desired.
  • Combine all glaze ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Spread or drizzle glaze over slightly warm cake.

CREAM CHEESE COFFEE CAKE



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These impressive loaves really sparkle on the buffet. You can't just eat one slice of this treat with its rich filling peeking out of sweet yeast bread. Once you drizzled on the glaze and savor that first piece, you'll know the extra work is worth it. -Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 20-24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sour cream, sugar, butter and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, 5-10 minutes or until well blended. Cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add sour cream mixture and eggs. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in flour to form a soft dough (dough will be very soft). Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Divide into fourths. Roll each piece into a 12x8-in. rectangle. In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients until well blended. Spread over each rectangle to within 1 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cut six X's on top of each loaf. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm loaves. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

BRAIDED COFFEE CAKE



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Got this recipe from Better Homes, and it produces a very nice sweet bread. The good part about it is that you can make the dough and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. You can make it in the evening and then just assemble the bread in the morning!

Provided by Marz7215

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h45m

Yield 2 loaves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, cut up
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
powdered sugar icing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in egg. In a small saucepan, heat and stir the 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar and salt until mixture is lukewarm and butter is almost melted. Stir butter mixture into the yeast mixture. Stir in flour.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 4 to 6 strokes or until ingredients are combined. Transfer to a greased bowl. Cover with greased plastic wrap; chill if you like for 8-24 hours.
  • Let dough stand, covered, at room temperature for 1 hour. Meanwhile, lightly grease baking sheet. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a 14X9 inch rectangle. Spread the melted butter over dough rectangles. In a small bowl, mix nuts, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut each rectangle into 3 14X3 inch strips. Sprinkle the mixture in the center of each strip. Using your fingers pinch dough to seal.
  • To shape a loaf, place 3 filled ropes, seam side down, 1 inch apart. Starting at the middle, loosely braid by bringing the left rope over the center rope. Next bring the right rope over new center rope. Repeat to end. Press ends together to seal; tuck under. Repeat to make a second loaf. Carefully transfer braids to cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Bake for 20-25 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped. Immediately remove loaves from baking sheet. Cool on wire racks. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 11/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tbsp milk, and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoons at a time, until icing is easy to drizzle. Drizzle icing on loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136.5, Fat 45.9, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 144.4, Sodium 828.8, Carbohydrate 165.5, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 65.2, Protein 18.5

BIM'S YEAST CAKE



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Cinnamon sugar, pecans, and fresh and dried blueberries are rolled inside the dough for this yeasted coffee cake. The recipe comes from longtime Martha Stewart contributor Jason Schreiber, it's adapted from his grandmother's recipe and featured in his book Fruit Cake ($32.50, amazon.com).

Provided by Jason Schreiber

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Serves 12 to 14

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 95°
1 ounce fresh yeast (2 tablespoons), or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (1 cup)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
1/4 cup neutral oil, such as safflower
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
3/4 cup dried blueberries
1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
1 large egg
Pinch of kosher salt
Pearl sugar, for sprinkling
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Sponge: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and yeast. Stir in flour with a wooden spoon and set aside until mixture is fully alive with billions of beautiful bubbles, about 20 minutes.
  • Dough: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down bowl and add flour and salt. Beat on low until a crumbly dough forms.
  • Scrape down bowl once more and add sponge. Switch to dough-hook attachment and beat on medium-low until dough gathers around hook and mostly cleans sides of bowl, 6 to 8 minutes. Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently to form a ball. Return to mixer bowl, cover with beeswax wrap or plastic, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, play a few rounds of gin rummy.
  • Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together oil and flour until combined to make the "pan goo". (This mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 weeks). Generously brush a 10-inch tube pan with pan goo; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon. In another small bowl, toss fresh blueberries with flour. With floured hands, punch down dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Dust top of dough with flour and roll out into a 14-by-18-inch rectangle, with a long side facing you. Brush with about 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar, fresh and dried blueberries, and pecans.
  • Starting on one of the long ends, roll dough into a tight spiral, lifting and tugging to capture all nuts and berries. Gently place in prepared pan, seam-side down, and overlap ends. Brush with remaining butter, including in area between overlapping ends of dough. Cover pan with beeswax wrap or plastic and place in a warm spot to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • At least 30 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 350°F, with a rack in lower third. Lightly beat together egg and salt. When dough has risen, brush top of cake with beaten egg and sprinkle liberally with pearl sugar. Cut slits in dough on the bias, about 1 inch deep, using kitchen shears.
  • Bake until cake is deep golden brown and firm to the touch, and a thermometer inserted in center registers 200°, 60 to 70 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack. Let cake rest in pan 15 minutes, then carefully flip out and invert again onto rack; let cool completely.
  • Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and about 1 tablespoon milk. Continue adding milk by the teaspoonful until it forms a glaze that coats the back of a spoon. Drizzle over cake in diagonal swaths. Slice with a serrated knife to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right yeast: Active dry yeast or instant yeast can be used in this recipe. If using active dry yeast, it must be dissolved in warm water before adding it to the batter. Instant yeast can be added directly to the flour.
  • Proof the yeast: Before adding the yeast to the batter, it is important to proof it to make sure it is active. This can be done by dissolving the yeast in warm water with a little bit of sugar and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
  • Use the right temperature ingredients: All of the ingredients for the batter should be at room temperature. This will help the yeast to work properly and produce a light and fluffy cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough cake. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Let the cake rise in a warm place: The cake should rise in a warm place, such as a warm oven or a sunny windowsill. This will help the yeast to work and produce a light and fluffy cake.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at a moderate temperature, around 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help prevent the cake from overbaking and becoming dry.

Conclusion:

This yeast bread coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. With its tender crumb, sweet streusel topping, and rich coffee flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. The tips above will help you make the perfect yeast bread coffee cake every time.

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