CHOCOLATE SWIRL COFFEE CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400; grease an 8x8x2" baking pan (or spray well with non-stick spray).
• In a small bowl, stir together the coconut, nuts, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon of the butter; set aside.
• In another bowl, mix the baking mix, 1/4 cup sugar, the remaining butter, the egg and water; beat vigorously for 1/2 minute, then pour into the prepared pan.
• Melt the chocolate chips and spoon over batter.
• With a knife, cut through batter several times to marble with the chocolate.
• Sprinkle the coconut mixture evenly over the top and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1-1/2 cups of the flour and the yeast; set aside. In a medium saucepan heat and stir the 3/4 cup sugar, the water, the 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and salt just until warm (120 degree F to 130 degree F) and butter or margarine almost melts. Add milk mixture to flour mixture along with egg yolks. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the sides of bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1-1/2 hours).
• Punch dough down. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine chocolate pieces, the 1/3 cup evaporated milk, the 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat; cool.
• Roll dough into an 18x10-inch rectangle. Spread chocolate mixture to within 1 inch of the edges. Starting from a long side, roll into a spiral. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place seam side down in greased 10-inch tube pan.
• In a small mixing bowl combine the 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over dough in pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (about 1 hour).
• Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when lightly tapped. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve warm. Makes 12 to 16 servings.