Description
A delightful Cherry Almond Coffee Cake that combines sweet cherries with nutty almonds, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the almond extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Fold in the halved cherries gently into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- Granulated sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For a vegan version, use flax eggs and plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cherry Almond Coffee Cake, dessert, baking, coffee cake, cherry recipe