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Christmas Tree Coffee Cake

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This charming Christmas Tree Coffee Cake is a delightful blend of sweet bread and dessert, perfect for holiday mornings or afternoon tea. Made with a soft, enriched dough featuring oats and candied fruits, it rises into a tender crumb with a subtle coffee flavor profile. The dough is cleverly shaped into small balls arranged in a triangular tree formation, then baked until golden brown. A simple confectioners' sugar frosting adds a snowy finish, while candied citron provides bursts of citrusy sweetness. It&# 226;€™s a nostalgic treat that brings warmth and cheer to any gathering, requiring just a bit of patience for the rising process but resulting in a stunning and delicious centerpiece.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 1029.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This charming Christmas Tree Coffee Cake is a delightful blend of sweet bread and dessert, perfect for holiday mornings or afternoon tea. Made with a soft, enriched dough featuring oats and candied fruits, it rises into a tender crumb with a subtle coffee flavor profile. The dough is cleverly shaped into small balls arranged in a triangular tree formation, then baked until golden brown. A simple confectioners' sugar frosting adds a snowy finish, while candied citron provides bursts of citrusy sweetness. It&# 226;€™s a nostalgic treat that brings warmth and cheer to any gathering, requiring just a bit of patience for the rising process but resulting in a stunning and delicious centerpiece.
Ingredients
  • 1 Cake Compressed yeast; or...
  • 1 package Dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup Milk; scalded
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Butter or margarine
  • 3 cup Sifted all-purpose flour
Directions
  1. 1
    Soften the yeast in lukewarm water (use warm water if using dry yeast).
  2. 2
    Pour the scalded milk over the sugar, salt, and butter.
  3. 3
    Cool the milk mixture until it is lukewarm.
  4. 4
    Stir in 1 cup of the sifted flour and the beaten eggs.
  5. 5
    Add the softened yeast and the uncooked oats to the mixture.
  6. 6
    Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of flour with the diced mixed candied fruits; stir to coat the fruits evenly with flour.
  7. 7
    Add the coated fruits to the dough and mix well.
  8. 8
    Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft, manageable dough.
  9. 9
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board or canvas; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Round the dough into a ball; place in a greased bowl; brush lightly with melted shortening or butter.
  11. 11
    Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
  12. 12
    Punch the dough down; cover; let rest for 10 minutes.
  13. 13
    Divide the dough in half.
  14. 14
    From one half, pinch off 17 pieces of dough; shape each piece into a smooth ball.
  15. 15
    Arrange the balls in the shape of a Christmas tree on a greased cookie sheet (start with 1 at the top, then 3, 5, and 8 at the base).
  16. 16
    Brush the arranged dough lightly with melted butter.
  17. 17
    Repeat the shaping and arranging process with the other half of the dough for the second cake.
  18. 18
    Cover the cakes and let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size, about 1 hour.
  19. 19
    Bake in a preheated moderate oven (375°F (191°C)) for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  20. 20
    Let cool slightly, then decorate with confectioners' sugar frosting and candied citron.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1029.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.1g27%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 0.9mg1%
Sodium 5234.1mg219%
Total Carbohydrate 190.6g64%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
Sugars 17.9g
Protein 24.1g49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: christmas, tree, coffee, cake, yeast, bread, holiday, dessert, oats, candied, fruit, frosting, glaze, baking, american, traditional, festive, breakfast, tea, snack
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