Description
Sour Cherry Cobbler Coffee Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the tangy flavor of sour cherries with a moist, tender cake. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this coffee cake features a unique cobbler-like texture that is sure to please. The sweet-and-tart profile makes it irresistible, especially when served warm with a drizzle of cherry creme glaze. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this cake will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy it fresh from the oven or reheated for that just-baked taste!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup canola oil or oil of choice
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 3 teaspoons almond milk or milk of choice or cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 baking pan.
- In one bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour, and cinnamon; add melted butter and eggs, then blend in canola oil, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; gradually fold this into the wet mixture.
- Gently incorporate the sour cherries into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the cherry creme glaze by mixing powdered sugar with vanilla and adding almond milk or cherry juice to reach desired consistency.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with glaze; slice and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For varied flavors, feel free to replace sour cherries with blueberries or raspberries. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.