Mrs Haydens Coffee Cake Recipes

BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL COFFEE CAKE (MRS. HATHAWAY'S RECIPE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup of sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour, salt and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Spread evenly in a 9x9 inch baking pan.
• In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, and pinch into the dry mixture using your fingers until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

HAYDEN'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter one 4 x 3-inch round cake pan, one 6 x 3-inch round cake pan and one 8 x 3-inch round cake pan. Line the bottoms with parchment paper, and butter and flour the pans.
• Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars on high speed until light, approximately 5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, and coffee. On low speed, add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture alternately in thirds, beginning with the buttermilk mixture and ending with the flour mixture. Mix the batter only until blended.
• Divide the batter between the three pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake on the middle rack of the oven as follows: for the 4-inch pan 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean; for the 6-inch pan 70 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean; and for the 8-inch pan 85 to 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes each on a cooling rack, carefully remove from the pans and allow to finish cooling.
• For the frosting, place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted. Off the heat, add the corn syrup and vanilla and allow the chocolate mixture to cool to room temperature. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the chocolate mixture and softened butter on medium speed for a few minutes, until it¿s thickened.
• Place a dollop of the frosting on a serving plate to hold the bottom cake layer in place. Place the 8-inch cake on the plate, flat side up. Frost the top and sides of that layer. Place the 6-inch cake in the center of the top of the 8-inch cake, flat side up, and frost the top and sides. Place the 4-inch cake in the center of the top of the 6-inch cake, flat side down, and frost the top and sides. Pipe any remaining frosting decoratively around the cake and decorate with the candy-coated chocolates.

DANISH COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• Place 1 cup flour in a large bowl, cut 1/2 cup butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons water; toss with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Divide into thirds. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Place on greased baking sheets; set aside. , In a saucepan, bring salt and remaining butter and water to a boil. Add remaining flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. , Spread over the dough. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For icing, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm coffee cakes. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

MRS. BERRY'S BERRY COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking pan.
• Mix 2 cups baking mix, boysenberries, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until batter is moist, about 30 seconds. Pour batter into baking pan.
• Combine 1/3 cup baking mix, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl; cut in 2 tablespoons butter with a fork, until mixture resembles coarse crumbles. Sprinkle crumbles over the batter until covered.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

MISS HELEN'S COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• Cut stick of butter in half length-wise, then cut each half in half lengthwise, to make 4 long pieces.
• Cut 4 pieces into cubes and keep cold.
• Mix topping and set aside.
• Mix batter ingredients.
• Spread stiff batter into buttered 9x13 baking dish.
• Push butter cubes into batter.
• Pour topping evenly over batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, until inserted knife comes out clean.

LUCILLE'S COFFEE CAKE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup sugar, butter, and salt over medium-low heat. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from heat. Let stand until cool.
• Meanwhile, combine yeast, water, and a pinch of sugar in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add yeast mixture and eggs to milk mixture, stirring to combine.
• Butter a large bowl; set aside. Place 6 cups flour in a large bowl. Slowly stir in the milk mixture. Add enough of the remaining 2 cups flour to create a dough that comes together around the spoon, being sure not to add more than 8 cups. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 15 minutes. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the filling: Brush 2 baking sheets with butter; set aside. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
• Roll each piece of dough into a rectangle about 12 inches wide and 17 inches long. Brush each rectangle generously with butter. Sprinkle each rectangle evenly with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar mixture, 2 cups brown sugar, and 1 cup fruit or nuts. Roll up from long side like a jelly roll. Place 2 rolls on each baking sheet. Cut diagonal slits into the tops of rolls about 1 inch apart. Brush rolls with remaining butter. Sprinkle each roll with 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar and 1/2 cup dried fruit or chopped nuts, pressing into slits.
• Let stand for 15 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees.and continue to bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Transfer baking pans to wire racks and let cakes cool briefly.
• Prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and water, stirring to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle generously over warm coffee cakes.