cherry coffee cake

Anywhere, AL
Updated on Jun 13, 2015

Next time you need a something to take to a meeting or social event, here’s a quick and easy coffee cake... a real crowd pleaser!!! Using different pie fillings you can make this seasonal!!! Note: When adding certain pie fillings, I add an additional ingredient to filling, enhancing the flavor. Mixing filling and ingredient(s) together before spooning pie filling into batter: * Apple pie filling, add 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract and 1 tsp. brown sugar * Cherry pie filling, add 1 tsp. almond extract * Raspberry pie filling, add ½ tsp. vanilla

prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box (16.5 oz.) duncan hines cake mix, classic white
  • 1/4 cup crisco oil
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 can (21 oz.) can pie filling (apple, blueberry, cherry, raspberry, strawberry etc.)
  • 7 ounces odense pure almond paste, opt.
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, opt.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make cherry coffee cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a Sheet Pan with Parchment Paper. Put cake mix, oil, eggs, and water into mixing bowl; stir until blended (about 2 minutes); scrape sides and spread batter evenly.
  • Step 2
    Spoon pie filling into batter; use a wooden spoon to fold into batter just enough to create marbled effect.
  • Step 3
    Optional: Cut the almond paste into small ¼ inch pieces. Chop almonds, sprinkle on top of the cake batter.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 5
    Remove cake from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes on Cooling Rack. Lift up the Parchment Paper to remove the Sheet Pan. Cool 10 more minutes on counter.
  • Step 6
    Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, milk and ½ tsp. vanilla in bowl and mix until smooth with whisk. Drizzle glaze on the cake.
  • Step 7
    Allow glaze to dry before cutting evenly into 16 slices.

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