Welcome to the sweet side of breakfast with our Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake. Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of a freshly baked coffee cake, its layers bursting with tart cherries and smooth, creamy cheese. Paired with your favorite cup of joe, this coffee cake is a breakfast dream come true.

Our Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake is inspired by the comforting, homey flavors of traditional coffee cakes and the sweet sophistication of cherry cheesecake. By marrying these two beloved treats, we’ve created a delightful morning indulgence that feels a little bit fancy but is surprisingly simple to make.

Creating this Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake at home is a joyous baking journey. We’ll start with a soft, buttery coffee cake base, followed by a creamy cheese filling, a tart cherry topping, and finally, a crunchy streusel for a textural contrast.

Ingredients:

For the coffee cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg

For the cheese filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
For the cherry topping:

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

For the streusel:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, mix together the coffee cake ingredients until well combined. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and egg for the filling. Dollop this mixture on top of the batter in the pan.

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the cheese layer.

In another bowl, combine the streusel ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle this over the cherry layer.

Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Whether you’re hosting a weekend brunch or just treating yourself on a lazy Sunday, this Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake is a sweet, satisfying way to start your day. So gather your baking supplies and get ready to create a breakfast masterpiece.

Please remember to use caution when baking, and ensure that your cake is fully cooked for safe eating. Enjoy baking and indulging in your homemade Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake!