Indulge in the decadent flavors of cherry and almond with this delicious coffeecake recipe. This moist and fluffy cake is studded with plump cherries and topped with a crunchy almond streusel. Perfect for breakfast or as a dessert, this cherry almond coffeecake will surely please your taste buds. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you can quickly whip up this delightful treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. Try it out today and savor the rich flavors that this coffeecake has to offer.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Milk
- Almond extract
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh cherries
- Sliced almonds
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cut in ½ cup of unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, ¾ cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Remove the pits from 1 cup of fresh cherries and cut them in half. Gently fold the cherries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, and ¼ cup of sliced almonds. Cut in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this streusel topping over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the coffeecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice and serve the cherry almond coffeecake. Enjoy!
