CHEESE FILLED COFFEE CAKE 
1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice

Mix yeast, water, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand 10 minutes and add egg. Cut butter into flour and salt. Mix well. Add yeast mixture. Roll dough on waxed paper into 12 x 15 inches.

Make filling by combining cream cheese, lemon juice and 1 cup sugar. Spread filling within 1 inch of edge. Fold each long edge toward middle. Make sure edges overlap. Fold ends up 1 1/2 inches.

Flip onto greased baking sheet so folds are down. Bake immediately at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

 

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