Christmas Tree Coffee Cake

Dairy Free
Christmas Tree Coffee Cake
35 min.
8
131kcal

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Get ready to impress your family and friends this holiday season with a delightful treat that captures the spirit of Christmas! Our Christmas Tree Coffee Cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect addition to your morning meal, brunch, or dessert table. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up this festive delight without spending hours in the kitchen.

This dairy-free recipe features a beautiful tree shape crafted from refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, twisted into charming strips that create a whimsical look. The subtle sweetness of the orange glaze, combined with the vibrant colors of candied cherries, adds a festive touch that will have everyone reaching for a slice. Each serving is only 131 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt!

Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking for a special breakfast treat, this Christmas Tree Coffee Cake is sure to be a hit. Its delightful flavors and eye-catching presentation will bring joy to your table and warm the hearts of your loved ones. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the holiday baking begin!

Ingredients

  •  candied cherries green halved
  •  candied cherries red halved
  • teaspoons granulated sugar 
  • teaspoons orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • oz regular crescent rolls refrigerated canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.
  2. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 4 strips. Twist each dough strip several times.
  3. On ungreased cookie sheet, form tree shape by starting at top of tree. Zigzag twisted strips of dough back and forth across cookie sheet, touching previous strip and making tree wider toward bottom, adding strips as each is finished. End with curl of dough at center of bottom to form trunk. Tree will be about 8 inches from tip to trunk.
  4. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and orange peel.
  5. Sprinkle over dough.
  6. Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; place on serving tray.
  7. In small bowl, beat powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth and thin enough to drizzle.
  8. Drizzle glaze over bread.
  9. Garnish with cherries.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories131kcal
Protein2.98%
Fat40.43%
Carbs56.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.26
Glycemic Load
0.74
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
0.17086956358474%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:130.7kcal
6.53%
Fat:6.11g
9.4%
Saturated Fat:2.55g
15.95%
Carbohydrates:19.25g
6.42%
Net Carbohydrates:19.19g
6.98%
Sugar:9.43g
10.48%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:222.65mg
9.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.01g
2.03%
Iron:0.36mg
2.02%