CHEESE FILLED COFFEE CAKE 
1 pkg. (1 tbsp.) dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 c. flour, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, room temperature
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Powdered sugar

Mix yeast, water, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand 10 minutes. Add egg. Cut butter into flour and salt; mix well. Add yeast mixture.

Roll dough on waxed paper into 12"x15" rectangle. Make filling by combining cream cheese, lemon juice and 1 cup sugar. Spread filling onto dough to within 1" of edges. Fold each long edge toward middle making sure edges overlap. Fold ends up about 1 1/2". Flip onto baking sheet so folds are down. Bake immediately at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

 

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