Try this sunflower coffee cake recipe when you need something unique and special to serve for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
6 Rhodes Texas rolls, thawed but still cold
butter flavored non-stick cooking spray
1 lemon peel, grated
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp raspberry or apricot jam
Glaze
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp butter, melted
4-5 tbsp hot water
Cut one roll in half and place in center of a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick cookingspray. Divide remaining half roll in 6-7 pieces and roll into balls. Place around center roll. Cut 5 other rolls in half and arrange petals around flower center allowing room for them ot rise. Spray with cutter-flavored non-stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until double or about one hour. Mix lemon peel with sugar and sprinkle over flower. With finger, depress center of each petal and spoon 1 tsp of jam into it. Bake at 350 degrees 15-20 minute or until golden brown. Remove from pan while still warm and pour galze over sunflower.
Glaze: Mix all ingredients.
