ORANGE SWIRL COFFEE CAKE

Orange Swirl Coffee Cake image

My family and I look forward to warm slices of this citrus-flavored coffee cake every Christmas and Easter morning. It's a tasty traditional we've been doing for a number of years.-Barbara Daniel, Ducor, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
ORANGE GLAZE:
6 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/4 cup sugar, eggs, sour cream, 6 tablespoons butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. 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 hour. , Meanwhile, combine the coconut, orange zest and remaining sugar; set aside. Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into an 18x10-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Spread coconut mixture over dough. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Place seam side near the top and facing the center tube in a greased fluted 10-in. tube pan; pinch ends together. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , For glaze, combine the sugar, cornstarch, sour cream, butter and orange juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Spoon or brush over warm coffee cake. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.