Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake

Indulge in the irresistible layers of this Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake, a delightful fusion of buttery crumbs, creamy cheesecake filling, and sweet-tart cherry pie topping. Perfect as a breakfast centerpiece or an afternoon treat, this recipe combines a tender cake base with a luscious cream cheese layer and is crowned with a cinnamon-pecan streusel for a satisfying crunch. Easy to make with pantry staples, this coffee cake bakes up beautifully golden and fragrant in just 40 minutes. Whether served at room temperature or warm from the oven, it's a classic crowd-pleaser for gatherings, brunch spreads, or holiday mornings. With keywords like "cherry coffee cake," "cream cheese dessert," and "easy brunch recipe," this dish is bound to become your new go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg
• 0.75 cup whole milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 21 ounces cherry pie filling
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add 3/4 cup cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 3/4 cup milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. The batter will be thick.

Step 5

Spread 2/3 of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula. Reserve the remaining batter for topping.

Step 6

In another bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter in the dish.

Step 7

Spoon the 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.

Step 8

Dollop the remaining batter by small spoonfuls over the cherry layer. It doesn’t need to cover the entire surface.

Step 9

In another small bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans (if using). Sprinkle this streusel topping evenly over the cake.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1978.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5899.9

Total Fat 285.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 149.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 880.1mg	0%
Sodium 3808.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 798.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 527.9g
Protein 69.3g	0%

Vitamin D 221.8IU	0%
Calcium 739.3mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 1761.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.5%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 52.9%