Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake

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This Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the richness of a buttery cake base with sweet cherry filling and a simple glaze. It’s perfect for a brunch, afternoon tea, or dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients:

For the Bars:
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Directions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan (12×17 inches) with aluminum foil and spray it with nonstick spray. Set the pan aside.
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for about 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
    • Add the salt, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
    • Add the flour and baking powder, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
    • Reserve 1 3/4 cups of dough for topping. Spread the remaining dough evenly in the prepared jelly roll pan.
  3. Add Cherry Filling:
    • Top the dough with the cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly across the dough.
    • Drop spoonfuls of the reserved dough in small pieces over the cherry filling, creating a crumble-like topping.
  4. Bake the Cake:
    • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack completely.
  5. Prepare the Glaze:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth and well combined.
  6. Glaze and Serve:
    • Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake.
    • Cut the cake into 35 squares and serve!

Enjoy:

These Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake bars are the perfect combination of sweet and slightly tart cherry filling, a rich cake base, and a smooth glaze. They’re ideal for a crowd and easy to transport, making them great for parties, potlucks, or just an everyday treat!

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