Cinnamon Nut Coffee Cake Ring

This Coffee Cake Ring is perfect for the holidays. Make ahead the night before for an easy Christmas morning breakfast. Topped with a delicious glaze, this nutty cake is great for any get-together or relaxing morning…

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Coffee Cake Ring

easy coffee cake ring

I made this the night before Christmas morning, so it would be an easy breakfast for everyone on a very busy day. We left it out for everyone to enjoy all day, and it received several compliments. This cinnamon nut coffee cake ring was such a delicious treat to have and going forward, I’ll be adding it to my traditional holiday recipes.

How Would You Describe a Coffee Cake?

  • Coffee cake is a sweet bread often with cinnamon, and nuts. It is usually topped with icing and served with coffee
Coffee Cake recipe

If you are looking for delicious breads to bake, try some of my other recipes like…

Shortcut Cinnamon Rolls made with Frozen Bread 

Homemade Chocolate Chip Muffins 

All Time Best Cinnamon Rolls 

make ahead coffee cake ring recipe

How Do You Make a Coffee Ring?

  1. In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. In a saucepan, heat milk, butter and water until luke-warm
  3. Add to dry ingredients, and beat just until moistened.
  4. Add egg and remaining flour; and beat until smooth.
  5. Shape into a ball. Do not knead. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a large rectangle – about 12x18in. –
  7. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges
  8. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal
  9. place, seam side down, on a greased 12-in. pizza pan; pinch ends together to form a ring.
  10. With scissors, cut from the outside edge two-thirds of the way toward the center of the ring at 1-1/2-inch intervals
  11. Separate pieces; slightly spread apart to show filling
  12. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes
  13. After the dough has doubled in size, it’s either ready to bake or if this is a night-before deal, it’s ready to get covered and placed in the refrigerator
  14. Take it out early the next morning and let it warm up. (about 1/2 hour) or until the dough looks a little puffy
  15. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  16. Let Cool
  17. For the glaze, combine sugar, butter, vanilla, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. drizzle over coffee cake
coffee cake ring recipe
coffee cake ring recipe

Cinnamon Nut Coffee Cake Ring

This delicious coffee cake ring can be made the night before for holiday breakfast
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
resting time: 38 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 33 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 412cal
Author: Melissa

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour divided
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 oz. quick rise yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk 2% or whole
  • ½ cup butter unsalted – softened
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened – unsalted

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk 2% or whole

Instructions

Dough

  • In a bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, yeast and salt
  • In a saucepan, heat milk, butter and water until luke-warm
  • Add to dry ingredients; and beat just until moistened
  • Add egg and remaining flour; and beat until smooth
  • Shape into a ball. Do not knead. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a large rectangle – about 12x18inches
  • Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges
  • Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. place, seam side down, on a greased 12-in. pizza pan; pinch ends together to form a ring.
  • With scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of the ring at 1-1/2-inch intervals
  • Separate pieces; slightly spread apart to show filling
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. If you are making this the night before – cover and place in the refrigerator. Take it out early the next morning and let it warm up – (about 1/2 hour)
  • Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
  • Let Cool

Glaze

  • combine sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. drizzle over coffee cake

Notes

nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 412cal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Recipe from Taste of Home – Here’s the link to the original and so much more

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