Best Poinsettia Coffee Cake Recipes

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POINSETTIA COFFEE CAKE



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I often take this yeasty coffee cake to Christmas open houses or church functions. People "ooh" and "aah" over the fun poinsettia shape, but that doesn't stop them from cutting big pieces.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FROSTING:
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons water
Yellow and red colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, salt and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in dates and nuts.Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into eight equal pieces. Shape one piece into eight smaller balls; mound in the center of a large greased baking sheet. Form remaining pieces into tear drop shapes by tapering one side of each ball. Place around smaller balls with wide end of petals touching the flower center. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired frosting consistency. Spread over warm coffee cake. Sprinkle center with yellow sugar and petals with red sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

POINSETTIA COFFEE CAKE



Poinsettia Coffee Cake image

Purchased orange sweet rolls bloom into a beautiful breakfast treat!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 can (13.9 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated orange sweet rolls
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet. Remove dough and icing from can. Place 1 sweet roll in center of cookie sheet; press to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Place remaining rolls around center roll, seams toward center; press each to 2 1/2 inches.
  • Pinch outside edge of each roll into a point. (Exaggerate points, as they tend to shrink into original shape during baking.)
  • Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully spread with remaining icing; sprinkle with cranberries except on center roll. Cool 1 minute. With broad metal spatula, carefully loosen coffee cake from cookie sheet and slide onto serving plate.

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