This Martha Stewart cherry streusel coffee cake is a soft and buttery recipe, which is made with cherry pie filling and almond extract. It’s a straightforward recipe, ready in about 50 minutes.
Martha Stewart Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour, divided
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup butter, melted and divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 21-ounce can cherry pie filling
How To Make Martha Stewart Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake
- Prep the oven and pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray or grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter until crumbly; set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the remaining flour, remaining sugar, and baking powder.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the egg, milk, almond extract, and remaining 1/2 cup melted butter. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter. Top with the streusel mixture.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and set. Cool before cutting into squares.
Recipe Tips
- Can I use other pie fillings? Yes—blueberry, apple, or peach pie filling works well.
- How to get a crispier streusel: Chill the crumb mixture for 10 minutes before baking.
- How to prevent soggy cake: Avoid adding extra liquid from the pie filling.
- Can I add nuts? Yes—sliced almonds or chopped pecans mix well with the streusel.
What To Serve With Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake
This sweet coffee cake pairs well with:
- Fresh coffee or latte
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
How To Store Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake
Refrigerate: Store covered for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before serving.
Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake Nutrition Facts
Estimated per serving (12 servings):
- Calories: 364kcal
- Carbohydrates: 59.8g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 12.6g
- Saturated Fat: 7.7g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
- Sodium: 121mg
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 37.3g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I make this coffee cake ahead of time?
Yes—bake it a day ahead and store covered.
Why did my crumb topping melt?
Butter may have been too warm; chilling helps it stay crumbly.
Can I double the streusel?
Yes—simply double the streusel ingredient amounts.
Can I use fresh cherries instead of pie filling?
Yes, but you’ll need to cook them into a thickened filling first.
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Martha Stewart Cherry Streusel Coffee Cake
Description
A tender cherry coffee cake topped with a buttery streusel crumb.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; prep 9×13 pan.
- Make streusel topping.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Add wet ingredients and blend.
- Spread batter in pan; add pie filling.
- Add streusel and bake 40 minutes.
- Cool and slice.