Description
A delightful coffee cake featuring a vibrant, tangy sour cherry filling, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sour cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the sour cream until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the pitted sour cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out.
- Prepare the topping by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan option, use flax eggs and coconut oil instead of butter. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 205mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sour cherry, coffee cake, dessert, brunch, baking