Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
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Experience the delightful harmony of flavors in this Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. A perfect blend of moist cake, rich cream cheese, and tangy fresh cherries, it’s an ideal treat for any coffee cake lover.
Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Why You Will Love Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
- Flavorful Combination: The sweet cream cheese complements the tartness of the cherries, creating a delicious balance.
- Moist Texture: Sour cream in the batter ensures the cake is delightfully moist.
- Crunchy Topping: The pecan and brown sugar topping adds a satisfying crunch.
- Gluten-Free: This recipe is made with 1:1 Gluten Free Flour, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Ideal for brunch, dessert, or as a special treat.
- Elegant Presentation: The layers of cherry and cream cheese make it visually appealing.
- Enjoyable Baking Experience: The process of layering and baking this cake is as fun as eating it!
Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Topping/center
- 1 ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup of 1.1 GF flour
- ½ cup of butter room temp
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries pitted
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
Cake Recipe
- 2 cups 1.1 Gluten Free Flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup butter
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8×8 or 9″ round baking dish-at least 2″ sides with nonstick baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl add the sugar and butter.
- Mix on high for 3 minutes.
- Mix in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Scrape down the sides and add the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl add the cream cheese ingredients together until smooth.
- In a separate bowl add the ingredients for the topping (minus cherries) and mix well until crumbles are formed.
- Pour half of the cake mixture in the baking dish.
- Spread cream cheese, cherries, half of the topping in the center.
- Add the rest of the cake on top and sprinkle the rest of the topping on.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool. Enjoy!
