"I think that as long as I’m in the kitchen baking I might as well make enough to share. This traditional recipe gives me three cheese-filled coffee cakes drizzled with a sweet vanilla icing. —Sheri Kratcha, Avoca, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup shortening
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1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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FILLING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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ICING:
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract