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Homemade Cherry Coffee Cake

Homemade Cherry Coffee Cake

The ultimate comfort food, Homemade Cherry Coffee Cake is a sweet, tender cake filled with luscious cherries and topped with a delightful crumb. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch or dessert, and it's sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour divided use
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon divided use
  • 1/2 cup Butter divided into tablespoons
  • 1 cup Sugar divided use
  • 2 eggs Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Half and half
  • 21 ounces Canned cherry pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Water

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, with electric mixer on high speed, beat 5 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup sugar until creamy.
  4. Blend in eggs and vanilla. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture alternating with milk until well combined.
  5. Spread batter into greased 9-inch springform pan; spoon cherry pie filling over batter.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, combine remaining flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in remaining butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in water.
  8. Sprinkle over top of the coffee cake in the oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in pan or wire rack for 25 minutes. Remove outside ring of pan; serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep it longer, refrigerate it for up to a week.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the cake! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and it will keep for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
  • Serving Warm: For a cozy treat, serve the cake warm. You can warm individual slices in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
  • Pairing Ideas: Enjoy this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special dessert.
  • Variations: Feel free to experiment with different fruits. Blueberries or raspberries could be delicious alternatives to cherries.