Christmas Morning Coffee Cake Recipe

Wake up to the irresistible aroma of this gooey, scrumptious coffee cake! This incredibly easy recipe is perfect for Christmas morning. Assemble it the night before, pop it in the oven while you open presents, and wow your family and friends with a warm, delicious treat. A treasured recipe passed down from a dear friend, this coffee cake is guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 202.6 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Christmas Morning Coffee Cake

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How to Make Christmas Morning Coffee Cake

  1. Grease a bundt or tube pan generously. Arrange a single layer of dinner rolls around the pan's center tube.
  2. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
  3. Drizzle 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter over the sugar mixture.
  4. Repeat steps 1-3, creating a second layer of rolls, brown sugar mixture, and butter.
  5. Carefully place a plate upside down on top of the pan to prevent the rolls from rising too high.
  6. Let the cake rise overnight at room temperature, or until the rolls have filled the pan.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

30g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Christmas Morning Coffee Cake?

Christmas Morning Coffee Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Christmas Morning Coffee Cake?

Christmas Morning Coffee Cake has approximately 202.6 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Christmas Morning Coffee Cake?

The key ingredients for Christmas Morning Coffee Cake are Frozen Yeast Dinner Roll Dough, Brown Sugar, Butterscotch Pudding, Cinnamon, Pecans, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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