Danish Coffee Cakes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• FILLING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• ICING:
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract