Ingredients
- For the Coffee Cake
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling*
- For the Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter
- Powdered Sugar, optional
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Easy Cherry Coffee Cake
Time: 30 minutes prep, 50 minutes cook
Servings: 15
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Combine the 1 cup sugar and softened butter in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add sour cream, eggs and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add in the 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Beat until well mixed.
- Spread 1/2 of the batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Spoon cherry pie filling over batter. Spoon remaining batter over pie filling; spread carefully.
- Stir together the 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, pecans and cinnamon in a medium size bowl. Cut in the 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle crumb mixture over batter. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and topping is dark golden brown. Sprinkle powdered sugar over top if desired. Cut into 15 equal sized servings.
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Summary
Easy Cherry Coffee Cake is a delicious, super moist and easy recipe for breakfast or brunch. It could also be used as a dessert and perfect for a snack. Takes 30 minutes to prepare and 45 to 50 minutes to bake. Use your favorite flavor of pie filling instead of cherry if desired. Makes 15 servings. Source:
