OLD FASHIONED GERMAN COFFEE CAKE

Old Fashioned German Coffee Cake image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 package(s) (5/8 ounce each) compressed yeast cake, crumbled
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) warm water (80-90 degrees)
1/3 cup(s) shortening, melted
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 - egg, beaten
3 1/2-4 cup(s) all purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup(s) warm milk (80-90 degrees)
FOR TOPPING
1 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) shortening
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- pinch of salt
2 can(s) 16 ounces each sliced peaches in syrup, drained

Steps:

For cake, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in water. Let stand 5 minutes. In large mixing bowl, combine shortening, sugar, and egg. Gradually mix in 2 cups flour, milk, and yeast mixture. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide in half and press each half into a greased 7x11 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Combine all topping ingredients except peaches. Sprinkle over dough. Top with peach slices. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.