This Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake is a delightful combination of rich cream cheese, sweet cherries, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s sure to be a hit!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍬 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 1/2 cup sour cream
- 🧂 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🌾 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 🧀 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 🍬 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 1 large egg
- 🧂 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cherry Filling:
- 🍒 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
For the Crumb Topping:
- 🌾 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 🍬 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
📝 Instructions:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8-10
Calories per Serving: 350
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line it with parchment paper. 🔥 - Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. 🧈🍬
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the sour cream and vanilla extract. 🥚🥛
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 🌾🥄🧂
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. - Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. 🧀🍬🥚🧂 - Assemble the Cake:
Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared springform pan. 🥄
Pour the cream cheese filling over the batter, spreading it evenly. 🧀
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer. 🍒
Drop the remaining cake batter by spoonfuls over the cherry filling and spread gently to cover. - Prepare the Crumb Topping:
In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 🌾🍬🧈
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake. 🍰 - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. ⏲️ - Cool:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the springform pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack. 🌬️ - Serve:
Slice and serve your Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy! ☕🍰
💡 Notes:
- For an extra touch, drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the cooled cake.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.
Enjoy your delicious Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake! 🍒✨