Candy Cane Coffee Cakes

I make my festive-looking coffee cakes at Christmas and for breakfast company. My husband doesn't usually care for apricots, but he loves these. —Kelley Winship, West Rutland, Vermont

Directions In a saucepan, heat sour cream until lukewarm. Set aside. Dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, add sour cream, softened butter, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour. With...

Ingredients

• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 5-1/4 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) finely chopped dried apricots
• 1-1/2 cups finely chopped maraschino cherries
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ICING:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water