Best Cherry Lattice Coffee Cake Recipes

CHERRY LATTICE COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
• In large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30-seconds. Beat in granulated sugar, salt and eggs. Beat in yeast mixture and 2-cups of the flour until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough (2 minutes). Remove one-forth of the dough and set aside.
• Divide remaining dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each half to an 8-inch square. Place each in a well greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, combine pie filling and nuts; spoon atop the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
• On the floured surface, roll the remaining dough portion into an 8x6-inch rectangle. Cut into twelve 8-inch strips. Place 3 strips on each pan in one direction; turn pan and add remaining strips, forming a mock lattice.
• Place pans on rack in middle of a cool oven. Add a pan of boiling water on bottom shelf. Close door and let rise 30 minutes. Remove pan of water.
• Turn oven on to 350°F. and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges of coffee cakes are golden. Cool slightly.
• In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk to make a drizzling consistency. Drizzle atop coffee cakes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 2 coffee cakes.

CHERRY 'N' CHEESE LATTICE COFFEECAKE

Steps:

• In mixing bowl, combine yeast, 1 cup flour, salt and sugar. Heat water, sour cream and butter to 120º to 130º F; add to dry ingredients. With mixer, beat 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed. Add eggs and vanilla; beat 1 minute. Gradually add remaining flour by hand or with a mixer that has dough hook(s); knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough tests ripe, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
• To prepare filling, cream together cream cheese, egg, sugar, and salt. Set aside
• Punch down dough and divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half to a 12 x 17-inch rectangle.
• Spread half of filling lengthwise over center third of dough. Top with approximately half of pie filling. (Save a few cherries from filling to decorate coffeecake after it is baked.) On each long side, cut 1-inch wide strips, 2 inches long. Starting at one end, fold strips at an angle across filling, alternately from side to side. Place coffeecake on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after lightly touching the side of the coffeecake, approximately 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350º. Bake in preheated over 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with icing; place a few cherries on small lattice openings to decorate coffeecake.

CHERRY YEAST COFFEE CAKE

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.

CHERRY CHEESE COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine crean cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
• Unrool crescent rolls and reserve four triangles for decoration.
• Separate remaining dough into 12 triangles and arrange on a 15" round baking sheet (Baking stone preferably) with points toward the center.
• Roll dough into a 14" circle to seal the seams.
• Cut the center out with a glass and discard.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over dough to within 1/2 inch of the edges; top with pie filling.
• Roll remaining dogh into a rectangle; 6" wide and 7" long.
• Cut lengthwise into 12 strips.
• Twist strips and place in a spoke-like fashion over filling.
• Press ends to seal at center and outer edges.
• Brush strips with lightly beaten egg white.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; cool slightly.
• For Glaze: Mix remaining powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
• Drizzle over coffee cake.

CHERRY SWIRL COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, shortening, extracts, baking powder and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended; beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in flour. , Spread two-thirds of the batter into a greased 15-1/2-in. x 10-1/2-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread pie filling over batter; drop remaining batter by tablespoonful over filling. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden. Combine the confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over coffee cake. Serve warm.