Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)

• 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)

• 3/4 cup butter, melted, divided

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

• FILLING:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• ICING:

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 5 to 6 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast and water. Add milk, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2. Punch dough down; let rest for 10 minutes. Divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 15-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Brush with remaining butter. Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle over each rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges.
3. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place, seam side up, on two greased baking sheets. Fold each roll in half lengthwise with seams touching, with one side 1-1/2 in. longer than the other.
4. With scissors, make a lengthwise cut down the middle to within 1 in. of open ends. Open and lay flat; arrange into a heart shape. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
6. For icing, in a small bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla; add milk. Drizzle over hearts. Yield: 2 coffee cakes.

Yum!

Read more: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/heart-shaped-cinnamon-coffee-cake#ixzz3EBlb0Lgu