In the realm of delectable treats, few can resist the allure of a freshly baked muffin or the comforting warmth of a coffee cake. These culinary delights, often enjoyed during breakfast or as a midday snack, offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that can brighten any day. This article presents a collection of two exceptional recipes: Cherry Almond Muffins and a versatile Coffee Cake that can be customized to your heart's desire. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind these irresistible creations, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure indulgence.
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CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS OR COFFEE CAKE
I'm not sure where I originally got this recipe but I just recently tried it myself. Since the batter is more like a dough, I found it incredibly hard to layer in the muffin tins as described. Next time I'm going to use my springform pan and make a layered coffeecake instead and bake it for about 50 minutes.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 7 jumbo muffins or 14 regular
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat the egg, sour cream and extract until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick).
- Combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds: set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Fill greased jumbo muffin cups half full with batter.
- Divide cream cheese filling and preserves evenly between muffin cups; swirl gently. Cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with topping.
- Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
- Editor's Note: If using regular-size muffin cups, bake for 20-25 minutes.
VERY CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine all topping ingredients except almonds. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, combine ingredients to a course consistency. Once combined, fold in the almonds.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin tins with paper liners for 18 muffins.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, extract and preserves. Batter will be somewhat lumpy.
- Use an ice cream scoop to evenly fill each muffin pan with the batter. Sprinkle tops of muffins with 2 teaspoons of almond topping. Bake 17 to 21 minutes.
CHERRY ALMOND COFFEE CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl combine the sour cream, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, and melted butter with a wire whisk until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix with a rubber spatula just until combined.
- Prepare a 9-inch spring form pan, greasing it well.
- Spoon half the batter into the bottom of the pan (the batter will be very thick).
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle half the mixture over the amount of batter in the bottom of the pan. Scatter half the cherries over top of the cinnamon sugar layer.
- Spoon the second half of the batter over the cinnamon sugar layer and cherries, and smooth out the top as much as possible.
- Sprinkle the remainder of the cinnamon sugar over the top of the batter and add the second half of the cherries to the top.
- Combine the streusel topping ingredients in a small bowl until the mixture reaches the texture of coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top of the cherries.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Halfway through baking, add the sliced almonds over the top of the streusel topping and allow them to toast for the second half of the baking time.
- Once the cake is done, allow to cool completely before releasing the spring form pan and slicing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 126 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 30 g
CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS
Alon's Bakery in Atlanta has the most delicious cherry muffins with slivered almonds on top, and this is the closest recipe I've found to make at home. This comes from the BBC's Good Food website, but I adapted it to be lighter. You can also use frozen sweet cherries in place of fresh, which are usually pitted.
Provided by Cook-a-holic
Categories Quick Breads
Time 30m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with muffin cases or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix the sugar, Splenda, vanilla, egg, butter and yogurt together. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl and add half of the slivered almonds.
- Add the liquid ingredients and mix quickly (don't worry if the mix is lumpy), add the cherries and mix.
- Divide between the muffin cases, top with the remaining 1/3 cup slivered almonds and bake for 20 minutes or until risen and golden.
CHERRY-ALMOND COFFEE CAKE
Categories Cake Fruit Breakfast Brunch Bake Cherry Almond Fall Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until light. Add eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract and beat well. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Mix half of dry ingredients into butter mixture. Mix in sour cream, then remaining dry ingredients.
- Pour 2/3 of batter (about 2 cups) into prepared pan. Drop pie filling by tablespoons evenly over batter. Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls over pie filling. Using back of spoon, carefully spread batter over filling. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and store at room temperature.) Cut around sides of pan. Remove pan.
CHERRY-ALMOND COFFEE CAKE
Every Christmas morning, I bake a coffee cake that's rich and creamy like a cheesecake. My family loves cherries on top, but make it yours with any kind of fruit preserves. -Sue Torn, Germantown, WI
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and 3/4 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Add baking powder, baking soda and salt to remaining crumb mixture. Stir in sour cream, 1 egg and the extract until blended., Spread onto bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add remaining egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into pan; spoon preserves over top. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and almonds., Bake until top is golden brown, 50-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CHERRY ALMOND MUFFINS
As a kid, I loved doughnuts filled with custard or jelly. So I decided to experiment with fillings in muffins. The result was this terrific recipe. These fancy muffins are almost like a pastry with a creamy center and a nutty streusel topping. -John Montgomery, Fortuna, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 7 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg, sour cream and extract until smooth; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth. In a saucepan over low heat, warm preserves. For topping, combine flour and sugar in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds., Fill greased jumbo muffin cups half full with batter. Divide cream cheese filling and preserves evenly among muffin cups; swirl gently. Cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with topping. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a warm, autumnal flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, they're done.
- These muffins are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These cherry almond muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or a snack, these muffins are sure to please. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these cherry almond muffins a try.
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