Pull Apart Caramel Coffee Cake Toh Winning Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pull Apart Caramel Coffee Cake, a TOH-winning recipe that’s as delightful to share as it is to eat! This irresistible treat features tender, homemade dough balls coated in a luscious cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a dreamy caramel glaze. Perfectly soft and gooey, each bite melts in your mouth with a blend of buttery sweetness and warm spices. With just 30 minutes of prep, this show-stopping dessert or breakfast centerpiece is ideal for special gatherings, holiday mornings, or whenever you're craving something decadently homemade. Serve it warm, and watch as everyone eagerly pulls apart their own caramel-drizzled portion. Don’t miss this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s guaranteed to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 Large eggs
• 1.25 cups Light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.

Step 2

Warm the milk to approximately 110°F (not too hot) and add it to the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Stir in the melted butter and eggs, then mix until a sticky dough forms.

Step 4

Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough is soft and slightly tacky but not sticky.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter to make the filling. Set aside.

Step 8

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 16 equal pieces.

Step 9

Flatten each piece slightly, add a small amount of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the center, and then pinch the dough to seal and form a ball.

Step 10

Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and arrange the dough balls in a single layer, leaving a bit of space between them for rising.

Step 11

Cover the pan with a towel and let the dough rise again for 30-40 minutes until puffy.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 13

Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through.

Step 14

While the cake bakes, prepare the caramel glaze: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, 3-4 minutes.

Step 15

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle the caramel glaze generously over the top.

Step 16

Serve warm, and let everyone pull apart their own delicious piece of cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1234.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3978.3

Total Fat 129.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 700.0mg	0%
Sodium 2687.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 639.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 310.9g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 160.5IU	0%
Calcium 568.8mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 1312.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 64.2%