POINSETTIA COFFEE CAKE
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
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.
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