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Tender Cherry Almond Coffee Cake Recipe with Easy Crisp Streusel Topping

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A tender cherry almond coffee cake with a crisp, buttery streusel topping that offers a delightful texture contrast and a burst of tart cherry flavor enhanced by almond extract. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this quick and easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and fresh or frozen cherries.

Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1½ cups (225g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup (45g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup (35g) sliced almonds
  • 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces (for streusel)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1¾ cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond and vanilla extracts.
  5. Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined.
  7. Toss the chopped cherries with a tablespoon of flour from the reserved dry mix to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup sugar, ⅓ cup flour, sliced almonds, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  10. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter.
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center around 40 minutes; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s ready. Bake a few minutes longer if needed, watching carefully.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before removing.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing and lighter crumb. Toss cherries in flour before folding to prevent sinking. Use cold butter for streusel to ensure crisp topping. Tent cake with foil if streusel browns too quickly. Let cake cool before slicing for best texture. Frozen cherries can be used without thawing. Variations include berry medley, gluten-free, vegan, and spiced twists.

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Keywords: cherry almond coffee cake, streusel topping, breakfast cake, brunch recipe, easy coffee cake, almond extract, cherry cake, tender crumb, crisp streusel

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