Fig, Peach, and Plum Streusel Coffee Cake
Delight in this flavorful Fig, Peach, and Plum Streusel Coffee Cake that blends a soft, buttery yeast bread base with an abundance of fresh, juicy fruits. The rich and slightly sweet topping combines nutty pecans with a hint of spice and the vibrant zing of candied ginger, making each bite an explosion of flavor. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this cake showcases seasonal fruits and creates an inviting centerpiece for your brunch gatherings. Indulge in the warm, comforting aromas wafting through your kitchen as you bake this delicious treat in your bread machine.
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1/4 cup (softened)
milk
1/2 cup (room temperature)
egg
1 (slightly beaten, room temperature)
bread flour
2 1/3 cups
sugar
4 tablespoons
bread machine yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons
all-purpose flour
3/4 cup
pecans
1/2 cup
cinnamon
1 teaspoon
brown sugar
1/3 cup
salt
1/2 teaspoon
candied ginger
1 tablespoon (minced)
cold butter
6 tablespoons (cut into pieces)
fresh figs
10 (whole, sliced into 2 slices)
large plums
2-3 (sliced thick)
fresh peaches
2-3 (sliced thick)
Instructions
1
Place the butter, milk, egg, bread flour, sugar, and yeast in the bread machine according to your manufacturer's instructions. Set the machine to the dough cycle.
2
Once the dough cycle is complete, butter a 10-inch springform pan and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3
On a lightly floured surface, gently punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Roll it out into a circle large enough to fit the bottom of the prepared pan.
4
In a food processor, combine the flour, pecans, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, and minced candied ginger. Pulse until the nuts are chopped finely. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.
5
Place the rolled dough in the springform pan and arrange the sliced figs, peaches, and plums artistically on top.
6
Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the arranged fruit, making sure to cover it generously.
7
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and set it in a warm, draft-free area to rise for about 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
8
Once risen, remove the plastic wrap and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fig, Peach, and Plum Streusel Coffee Cake?
It is a flavorful yeast-based coffee cake that combines a soft, buttery bread base with fresh fruit and a spiced pecan and ginger streusel topping.
What type of base does this coffee cake use?
This recipe uses a soft, buttery yeast bread base prepared in a bread machine.
Which fresh fruits are included in this cake?
The recipe features fresh figs, large plums, and fresh peaches.
What makes the streusel topping unique?
The topping includes nutty pecans, cinnamon, and the vibrant zing of minced candied ginger.
Can I use a bread machine for this recipe?
Yes, the bread machine is used to mix and prepare the dough on the dough cycle.
What size pan is required for baking?
You will need a 10-inch springform pan, which should be buttered before use.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
What dough ingredients go into the bread machine?
Place softened butter, room temperature milk, a beaten egg, bread flour, sugar, and bread machine yeast in the machine.
How do I prepare the dough after the machine cycle ends?
Gently punch down the dough on a floured surface to release air and roll it into a circle to fit the pan.
What ingredients are used for the streusel?
The streusel consists of all-purpose flour, pecans, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, candied ginger, and cold butter.
How do I make the streusel topping?
Pulse the dry ingredients and pecans in a food processor, then add cold butter pieces and pulse until it looks like coarse bread crumbs.
How should the fruit be prepared for the topping?
Slice the figs into two pieces and slice the plums and peaches into thick pieces.
How do I assemble the cake?
Place the rolled dough in the pan, arrange the sliced fruit on top, and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the fruit.
Does the assembled cake need to rise?
Yes, cover the pan and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
How long does the coffee cake bake?
Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes.
How can I tell when the cake is done?
The top should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
What is the best way to serve this cake?
Allow it to cool slightly, then remove from the pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
How many figs are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 10 fresh figs.
How much candied ginger is used?
Use one tablespoon of minced candied ginger in the streusel.
What kind of flour is used in the dough versus the streusel?
Bread flour is used for the dough base, while all-purpose flour is used for the streusel topping.
Can I use cold butter in the dough?
No, the dough requires 1/4 cup of softened butter for proper mixing in the bread machine.
What type of yeast is recommended?
The recipe specifically recommends 1 1/2 teaspoons of bread machine yeast.
How much milk is required?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of room temperature milk.
How many pecans are in the topping?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of pecans.
Is this cake suitable for brunch?
Yes, it is described as a perfect inviting centerpiece for brunch gatherings.
What is another name for this type of cake?
It is often referred to as a Streuselkuchen or yeast bread coffee cake.
What should the egg temperature be?
The egg should be at room temperature and slightly beaten before being added to the bread machine.
How many peaches and plums are needed?
You will need 2 to 3 large plums and 2 to 3 fresh peaches.
What is the amount of cold butter for the topping?
The streusel requires 6 tablespoons of cold butter cut into pieces.
Should I cover the dough while it rises in the pan?
Yes, cover the pan with plastic wrap to prevent the dough from drying out while it rises.