Nut Roll Coffee Cake

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!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting & Icing Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 3 loaves
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  2. Add the butter, milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt & flour.
  3. Beat until smooth. Do not knead.
  4. Cover & refrigerate overnight.
Filling
  1. *Note: Prepare filling the same day prior to rolling out dough.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites & vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form & sugar is dissolved.
  4. Fold in walnuts; set aside.
Dough
  1. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  2. Let stand for 10 minutes or until easy to handle.
  3. Divide into thirds.
  4. Roll each portion into a 15-in. x 13-in. rectangle.
  5. Spread filling over rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  6. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side and pinch seams to seal.
  7. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets.
  8. Cover & let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Icing
  1. Combine icing ingredients.
  2. Drizzle over coffee cakes.
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