Cherry Swirl Coffee Cake
Delight your taste buds with this indulgent Cherry Swirl Coffee Cake, a soft and buttery treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. The moist, tender layers of vanilla-infused cake are elevated by luscious swirls of cherry pie filling, creating a beautiful marbled effect that’s as stunning as it is delicious. A simple powdered sugar glaze, with a hint of optional almond extract, drizzled over the top adds a sweet, glossy finish. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 40 minutes, this coffee cake serves up nostalgia in every bite. Whether paired with a steaming cup of coffee or enjoyed on its own, this recipe is your go-to for a crowd-pleasing dessert or anytime treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg until fully combined.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Spoon half of the cherry pie filling over the batter in dollops, then use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cherry filling into the batter.
Spread the remaining batter evenly over the first layer, then repeat the dollops and swirls with the remaining cherry pie filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract (if using) until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the coffee cake once it has cooled slightly. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.8 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.2 g | 341% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 474 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 2606 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 582.5 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1008 mg | 21% | |
*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.
