Cherry Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping
Cherry coffee cake is a delightful treat that you can easily whip up for a delicious breakfast or a satisfying mid-morning snack. Bursting with the sweetness of cherries and the comforting flavors of a classic coffee cake, this delicious coffee cake is great for dessert as well.
Servings: 15 slices
Calories: 458kcal
Ingredients
Coffee Cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 21 ounce can of cherry pie filling
Crumble Topping
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
Coffee Cake Drizzle
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Coffee Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, combine the butter and the sugar until creamy. Beat in the almond and vanilla extracts.
- Beat in the eggs just until combined.
- In a medium bowl combine the baking powder, salt, and the all-purpose flour.
- Gently blend the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Pour two-thirds of the batter into the prepared baking dish and evenly spread the cherry filling over top of the batter. Use an offset spatula to evenly spread the pie filling over the batter.
- Drop the remaining cake batter by the spoonful on top of the cherry filling.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the top of the cake batter and gently press it down into the batter.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the coffee cake to cool completely before drizzling with icing.
Crumb Topping Directions
- In a small food processor and or by using a pastry cutter or fork, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a food processor and blend until coarse crumbs come together.
- Sprinkle over the coffee cake and gently press the crumbs down into the top of the cake.
Coffee Cake Drizzle
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and the milk and mix until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled coffee cake, slice, and serve.
Notes
Freezer instructions: Cool the coffee cake completely and slice your cake into pieces. Wrap each individual slice in plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to enjoy your frozen cake, let it thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
