Cream Cheese Almond Coffee Cake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 1 9×13 cake pan
Description:
This Cream Cheese Almond Coffee Cake is perfect for a delightful breakfast treat or anytime you crave a moist and flavorful cake. Originally cherished as an easy breakfast option for hosting guests, it combines the richness of cream cheese with the nutty crunch of almonds, all wrapped in a tender cake base.
Ingredients:
| For the Cake: | For the Topping: |
|---|---|
| – 1/2 cup unsalted butter | – 1/4 cup unsalted butter |
| – 1 1/4 cups sugar | – 1/4 cup flour |
| – 8 oz cream cheese | – 1/4 cup brown sugar |
| – 2 eggs | – 3/4 cup sliced almonds |
| – 1 tsp vanilla extract | |
| – 1 1/3 cups flour | |
| – 1 tsp baking powder | |
| – 1/2 tsp baking soda | |
| – 1/4 tsp salt | |
| – 1 cup milk | |
| – 1/2 cup dried cherries | |
| – 2 tsp cinnamon |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
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Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in dried cherries until evenly distributed.
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Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and flour for the topping.
- Cut in the unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in sliced almonds.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the almond topping mixture evenly over the batter, gently pressing it into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Cut into squares or slices and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4208.5
- Fat: 223.7g
- Saturated Fat: 122.8g
- Cholesterol: 935.5mg
- Sodium: 2518.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 504.3g
- Fiber: 10.5g
- Sugar: 331.3g
- Protein: 58.2g
Tips for Success:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother incorporation into the batter.
- Use a light hand when mixing the topping to maintain a crumbly texture.
- You can customize the cake by swapping dried cherries for other dried fruits like cranberries or raisins.
This Cream Cheese Almond Coffee Cake is a wonderful addition to any breakfast or brunch spread, with its rich flavor and delightful almond crunch. Whether you’re hosting guests or simply treating yourself, this recipe is sure to please with its moist, tender texture and balanced sweetness.
