Cream-Cheese-Filled Coffee Cake with Fruit Preserves and Crumble Topping

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of butter, softened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup of your favorite fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the batter.
8. Spoon the fruit preserves over the cream cheese.
9. Spread the remaining batter over the top.
10. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
11. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Coffee cake is a type of cake that is served at breakfast with coffee.
• The origin of coffee cake can be traced back to Germany in the 16th century.
• Coffee cake is traditionally made with a streusel topping.