🌟 Introducing the delightful Cinnamon Leaf Ring Coffee Cake, a timeless treat perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive Christmas morning or a cozy weekend brunch! 🎄🍰 This moist and aromatic coffee cake has been a cherished family recipe passed down through generations, bringing warmth and comfort with every bite. With its heavenly aroma of cinnamon and sugar wafting through the air, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite in your household too! 😋
🕒 Preparation Time: 2 hours
🍽️ Cook Time: 25 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk, cooled to warm (110 degrees)
- 2 packages dry yeast
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs
- 6 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups margarine, melted
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 3/4 cup sugar
Instructions:
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Prepare Yeast Mixture:
- Cool the milk to a warm temperature (around 110 degrees).
- Sprinkle the dry yeast over the warm milk and let it stand to soften.
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Prepare Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and margarine until smooth.
- Add sugar and salt to the creamed mixture, continuing to beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and yeast-milk mixture.
- Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
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Let Dough Rise:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
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Shape and Assemble:
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out thinly (about 1/4 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface.
- Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut the dough into rounds.
- Dip each round into the melted margarine, then coat generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Stand the coated rounds up in two well-buttered ring molds measuring 8 1/2″ X 2 1/4″.
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Final Rise and Bake:
- Allow the assembled cakes to rise until they become light, approximately 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, allow the coffee cakes to cool slightly in the molds before carefully turning them out onto a serving platter.
- Serve the warm, fragrant Cinnamon Leaf Ring Coffee Cake slices with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for a truly indulgent experience!
With its heavenly blend of cinnamon, sugar, and buttery goodness, this Cinnamon Leaf Ring Coffee Cake is sure to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection. Whether you’re enjoying it as a special holiday treat or a sweet morning indulgence, every slice is a delightful taste of home. So gather your loved ones, savor the comforting aroma, and create cherished memories around this irresistible coffee cake! 🥰🎂
