Home Breads, Rolls & Pastries Bread Recipes Coffee Cakes

Nut Roll Coffee Cakes

Name: Nut Roll Coffee Cakes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3 loaves.
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 3 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 3 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup sugar; 2-1/4 cups ground walnuts; ICING:; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Add a Review

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

3 loaves

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

"I especially love preparing povatica with ground-up walnuts," shares Louise Gasper of Northville, Michigan. "The bread is tender with a golden brown crust and a nutty filling that’s flavorful but not too sweet. With a drizzle of white icing and a sprinkle of walnuts on top, this bread becomes a festive dessert. It pairs well with a cup of strong coffee."

Nut Roll Coffee Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Next Recipe

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
2-1/4 cups ground walnuts
ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons milk

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, milk, egg yolks, sugar, salt and flour; beat until smooth. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in walnuts; set aside.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Let stand for 10 minutes or until easy to handle. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 15x13-in. rectangle. Spread filling over rectangles to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal.
Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over coffee cakes.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 124 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Nut Roll Coffee Cakes

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

Recommended Video

More from Taste of Home