Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake

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🍒🧀 Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake: A Sweet Slice of Comfort with Every Bite

Few things say cozy like a warm, fragrant slice of coffee cake shared over a cup of coffee or tea. But when you add a creamy cheese filling and sweet cherry topping? That’s when it becomes something truly special.

This Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake is everything you love about a bakery-style treat: rich, moist cake, a silky cream cheese center, and juicy cherries on top — all baked into a beautiful, layered creation that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

It’s easy to make, beautiful to serve, and even better to eat!

💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Bakery-style flavor at home
✅ Creamy cheesecake-like center
✅ Sweet-tart cherry topping
✅ Perfect for holidays, showers, or weekend brunch
✅ Make ahead and freezer-friendly

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake Batter:

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or use homemade cherry compote)
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or glaze drizzle

👩‍🍳 How to Make Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan or deep cake pan.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream. Mix just until combined.

Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Filling

In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, and mix until creamy and lump-free.
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