Best 6 Very Cherry Coffee Cake Recipes

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Introducing a delectable treat that combines the delightful flavors of cherry and coffee – the Very Cherry Coffee Cake. This scrumptious cake is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy, with layers of moist coffee cake and a luscious cherry filling. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee infused into the cake batter creates a rich and inviting fragrance that will tantalize your senses. The vibrant cherries add a burst of color and a delightful tartness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cake. Whether you're hosting a brunch, a coffee break, or simply craving a sweet treat, this Very Cherry Coffee Cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The recipe includes variations for a streusel topping, a glaze, and even a gluten-free option, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable delight. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this irresistible Very Cherry Coffee Cake.

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CHERRY COFFEE CAKE



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Coffee cakes are one of my favorite thing to bake and serve to friends and family. This one is extra special with cherries and almond extract flavoring.-Heidi Schwanz, Chili, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup 2% milk
FILLING:
1 cup sugar or sugar to taste
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart red cherries
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Work in shortening. Add milk. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside and add juice to saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Stir in cherries; cool slightly. Spread on dough., For topping, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over filling. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 50-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY AND HAZELNUT COFFEE CAKE



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Pairs with Pikes Place Roast. A quick-to-prepare coffee cake gets a Pacific Northwest spin with the addition of dried cherries and hazelnuts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick softened unsalted butter, plus extra for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for the pan
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup blanched and peeled hazelnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch cake pan. Line the bottom of the pan with a round of parchment.
  • 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a mixing bowl. In another large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric hand-held mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat well. At low speed, mix the flour mixture into the eggs in three batches, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour, until just combined. Scoop the batter into the cake pan. Smooth out the top and scatter the cherries and hazelnuts evenly over the batter. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar.
  • 3. Bake the cake until golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, and then turn out onto a rack, remove the parchment, invert and cool completely. Serve.

CHERRY COFFEE CAKE



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This is a light, moist cake that's delicious with any fruit, but cherries are my dad's favorite!

Provided by luvpbj

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups cherries, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 10 inch tube pan. Place cherries in a bowl and toss gently with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.
  • Stir together the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Beat together the oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth. Fold in the cherries. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving plate or wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 295.6 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

CHERRY COFFEE CAKE



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I love yeast breads. And I love coffee cake. I made this for easter brunch one year and it went over well. This is really good. I store it in the refrigerater.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dry yeast
2/3 cup warm water
2 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1/3 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups cake mix, flour, and yeast in a bowl.
  • Add warm water, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in eggs.
  • Spoon batter into a greased 13 x9 inch pan.
  • Spoon pie filling evenly over batter; set aside.
  • Cut butter into remaining cake mix with a fork until mixture is crumbly- Sprinkle or pie filling.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Combine powdered sugar, corn syrup and water for glaze and drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 256.2, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 21.6, Protein 3.5

CHERRY SWIRL COFFEE CAKE



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I started cooking at age 13 when my brother, sister and I moved from an orphanage into a house with 13 rooms and 10 people. My sister and I became the household cooks. To this day, I like to cook but hate washing the dishes! - Charlene Griffin, Minocqua, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, shortening, extracts, baking powder and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended; beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in flour. , Spread two-thirds of the batter into a greased 15-1/2-in. x 10-1/2-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread pie filling over batter; drop remaining batter by tablespoonful over filling. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden. Combine the confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over coffee cake. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE



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Make and share this Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 teaspoons butter or 3 teaspoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped nuts, use your favorite

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients except pie filling. Beat well.
  • Spread half of the batter in a greased 13 x 9" baking pan. Spread cherry pie filling over batter. Cover with remaining batter.
  • For topping: combine all ingredients except.
  • butter and nuts in a small mixing bowl. Cut in butter. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle topping over batter.
  • Bake at 350º about 45 minutes until cake springs back when lightly pressed with finger.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter cake, increase the amount of sugar in the batter. You can also add a glaze made with powdered sugar and milk.
  • For a denser cake, use less baking powder and baking soda. You can also use a combination of all-purpose flour and bread flour.
  • For a more moist cake, add a cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter. You can also use melted butter or oil.
  • For a more flavorful cake, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the batter. You can also add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • For a more festive cake, top it with a layer of cream cheese frosting. You can also add sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

With its delicious cherry filling, moist crumb, and crunchy streusel topping, this Very Cherry Coffee Cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. It can be served for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The cake is also easy to make, so even beginner bakers can give it a try. So next time you are looking for a delicious and festive cake to serve, give this Very Cherry Coffee Cake a try.

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