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Easy Cherry Coffee Cake

Deliciously Easy Cherry Coffee Cake for Your Perfect Morning

This Easy Cherry Coffee Cake is a delightful treat perfect for any morning gathering, featuring a tender crumb and a sweet streusel topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap for whole wheat for added nutrition.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can replace with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can use vegetable oil for a lighter alternative.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Always check for freshness.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with flax egg or applesauce for vegan version.
  • 1 cup Milk Non-dairy milk works well too.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Can omit or replace with vanilla.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Key for crumbly texture.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for richness.
  • 1/2 cup Additional Flour Use the same as the cake flour.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Can swap for apple or blueberry if desired.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup melted butter. Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add in the egg, milk, almond extract, and melted butter, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  5. Spoon Cherry Pie Filling over the batter, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
  7. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for about 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Expert tips include ensuring even distribution of cherry filling and checking baking powder freshness for best results.

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