Cherry-Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe

Cherry Pecan Coffee Cake
submitted by sumit at ifood.tv

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), softened
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Evaporated milk3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Eggs2 , beaten
 Cherries1 Cup (16 tbs), candied
 Pecans1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
 Flour4 1⁄2 Cup (72 tbs), sifted
 Sugar1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Active dry yeast1

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat oven to 350° F.
2) Grease a 10 inch tube pan.
3) Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water.

MAKING
4) Take a mixing bowl and combine in it butter, salt and sugar.
5) Add 1/2 cup of boiling water. Stir to melt butter completely.
6) Stir in milk and dissolved yeast.
7) Add pecans, cherries and eggs.
8) Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time. Upon each addition beat the dough until smooth.
9) Cover and let rise for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until double in bul.
10) Punch down the dough and beat for about 2 minutes using a large spoon.
11) Turn into the greased tube pan and spread evenly.
12) Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes or until double in bulk
13) Bake for about 50-55 minutes or until light brown in color.
14) Remove from pan and place on a wire rack to cool.

SERVING
15) Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.
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