Nut Roll Coffee Cake

Yummmmmm!! Great for breakfast, dessert or snack. Be sure to serve with an after-dinner dessert when entertaining. Your guests will truly love it!
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting & Icing Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3 loaves

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup butter melted & cooled
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 3 egg yokes
  • 2 tbsps sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups flour

Filling

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2-1/4 cups ground walnuts

Icing

  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp butter, softened.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4 oz cream cheese optional
  • 3-4 tsp milk

Instructions
 

Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Add the butter, milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt & flour.
  • Beat until smooth. Do not knead.
  • Cover & refrigerate overnight.

Filling

  • *Note: Prepare filling the same day prior to rolling out dough.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites & vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form & sugar is dissolved.
  • Fold in walnuts; set aside.

Dough

  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • Divide into thirds.
  • Roll each portion into a 15-in. x 13-in. rectangle.
  • Spread filling over rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  • Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side and pinch seams to seal.
  • Place seam side down on greased baking sheets.
  • Cover & let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Icing

  • Combine icing ingredients.
  • Drizzle over coffee cakes.
Keyword Cakes, Desserts, Snack