Cherry-Nut Coffee Cake Recipe
Description: Delight in the nostalgic flavors of this Cherry-Nut Coffee Cake, reminiscent of cherished childhood memories. This cake, passed down from generations, boasts a delightful almond essence complemented by a cinnamon sugar topping. Each slice adorned with vibrant red cherries and crunchy nuts promises a visual and flavorful treat.
- Cuisine: Breads
- Course: Breakfast, Dessert
- Occasion: Weeknight
- Method: Oven
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 ten-inch (or less) ring cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 4 | Milk |
| 1 | Flour |
| 3 | Baking powder |
| 2 | Salt |
| 1 | Maraschino cherry |
| 1 | Butter (for topping) |
| 1/2 | Cinnamon |
| Sugar | |
| Almond extract | |
| Nuts |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and confectioner’s sugar until smooth and fluffy.
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Incorporate Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
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Add Flavor: Stir in almond extract to infuse the batter with delightful almond essence.
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Alternate Mixing: Gradually blend in the prepared flour mixture alternating with milk until a smooth batter forms.
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Fold in Cherries and Nuts: Gently fold in maraschino cherries and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Prepare Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into a well-greased and floured tube pan, preferably slightly smaller than 10 inches for optimal results.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool Slightly: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
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Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar according to desired sweetness and sprinkle generously over the top of the cake.
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Enhance with Butter: Brush melted butter over the cinnamon sugar topping for added richness and flavor.
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Final Cooling: Allow the cake to cool for an additional 20 minutes before carefully removing it from the pan to preserve the cinnamon sugar topping.
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Complete Cooling: Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Indulge in each delectable slice of this Cherry-Nut Coffee Cake, relishing the blend of almond, cinnamon, and cherry flavors that evoke fond memories and create new ones with every bite.
