Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake

Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake
80 min.
12
175kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake, a perfect treat for your morning meal, brunch, or even as a sweet dessert. This scrumptious cake combines the rich, nutty essence of almond paste with the sweet, tangy notes of apricot preserves, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. With a light and flaky crescent roll base, this coffee cake is not only easy to prepare but also a showstopper that will impress your family and friends.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as this cake bakes to a golden brown perfection. The creamy filling, made with softened cream cheese and almond paste, adds a luscious texture that complements the fruity preserves beautifully. Topped with a drizzle of sweetened milk and garnished with crunchy sliced almonds, this coffee cake is as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Ready in just 80 minutes and serving up to 12 people, it’s an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy family breakfast. Whether you enjoy it warm from the oven or let it cool for a refreshing treat, the Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake is sure to become a beloved recipe in your collection. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a delightful masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almond paste crumbled
  • tablespoon almonds sliced
  • 0.3 cup apricot preserves 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • teaspoons milk 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • oz regular crescent rolls refrigerated pillsbury® canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease or spray cookie sheet. In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in almond paste until well mixed.
  2. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet; press into 13x7-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal. Spoon cream cheese mixture lengthwise down center 1/3 of rectangle; spoon preserves on top of mixture.
  3. On each long side of dough rectangle, make cuts 1 inch apart to edge of filling. Fold opposite strips of dough over filling, and cross in center to make a braided appearance; seal ends.
  4. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
  6. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth; drizzle over coffee cake.
  7. Garnish with sliced almonds.
  8. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories175kcal
Protein4.82%
Fat47.19%
Carbs47.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
0.13
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.2017391160454%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:174.95kcal
8.75%
Fat:9.58g
14.73%
Saturated Fat:3.43g
21.43%
Carbohydrates:21.91g
7.3%
Net Carbohydrates:21.34g
7.76%
Sugar:13.4g
14.89%
Cholesterol:7.26mg
2.42%
Sodium:174.52mg
7.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.2g
4.4%
Vitamin E:1.56mg
10.4%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.18%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.03%
Magnesium:15.55mg
3.89%
Phosphorus:37.03mg
3.7%
Copper:0.06mg
2.99%
Calcium:27.77mg
2.78%
Iron:0.46mg
2.57%
Fiber:0.58g
2.31%
Vitamin A:110.01IU
2.2%
Folate:7.97µg
1.99%
Selenium:1.22µg
1.74%
Potassium:51.57mg
1.47%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.4%