Christmas Tree Coffee Cake

Name: Christmas Tree Coffee Cake
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese; 1/4 c. milk; 1/3 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. ???; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. grated orange rind; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 2 eggs; 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained; 2 1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp. maple flavored syrup; 1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar; 2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. orange juice; colored sugar sprinkles

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
1/4 c. milk
1/3 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. ???
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. maple flavored syrup
1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. orange juice
colored sugar sprinkles

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2

Let stand 5 minutes.
3

Combine next 7 ingredients in heavy saucepan.
4

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
5

Cool to 105° to 115°.
6

Add eggs; beat 1 minute on medium speed of mixer.
7

Stir in yeast mixture, pineapple and enough flour to make a soft dough.
8

Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes).
9

Place in well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
10

Cover and let rise in warm place (85°), free from drafts 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.