WALNUT-FILLED COFFEE CAKES

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"At our house, Easter or Christmas morning just would not be the same without these wonderful sugar/cinnamon braids." They also make lovely gifts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 coffee cakes (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the eggs, butter, milk, salt, 5 cups flour and remaining sugar; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate overnight., For filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. , Punch dough down. On a floured surface, roll into a 21-in. circle; cut into four wedges. Spread filling over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up each wedge from the wide end., Place point side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Curve ends to form crescents. Cut slits in pastry. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cakes. Cut each into 12 slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Payton Adams
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These coffee cakes are a bit too dry for my taste.


Ali Gujjar
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These coffee cakes are easy to make and always turn out great. I love the walnut filling!


Gaming with Raju
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I'm not a fan of walnuts, but I still enjoyed these coffee cakes. The cake itself is moist and flavorful.


Julio Hernandez
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These coffee cakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Leni Pill
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I love the walnut filling in these coffee cakes. It adds a nice sweetness and crunch.


Godfrey Kamoche
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These coffee cakes are the perfect treat for a weekend brunch. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tyrone McIntosh
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I've made these coffee cakes several times now, and they're always a hit! They're easy to make, and they always turn out moist and delicious.


Muzammil Kachi
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These coffee cakes were a waste of time and ingredients. They were dry, crumbly, and flavorless.


Joanne Klaasen
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cakes turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Fares Goda
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These coffee cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. The filling was a little too runny, but the cake itself was moist and fluffy.


Carlo vanrooyen
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I love walnut-filled coffee cakes, and this recipe did not disappoint! The cakes were moist and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and nutty. I would definitely make these again.


Tika devi Gaihre
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These coffee cakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The walnut filling was a nice touch, and the cakes were moist and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Joey Legroulx
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I'm not usually a fan of coffee cake, but these walnut-filled ones were amazing! The filling was perfectly sweet and gooey, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.


muhammad idris jodi
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These walnut-filled coffee cakes were a hit at my last brunch party! Everyone loved the sweet, nutty filling and the moist, tender cake. I'll definitely be making these again.