Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake (Healthier Version) Recipe

Name: Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake (Healthier Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted melted; 1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 large eggs; 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain, or low fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons milk, low-fat; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoons butter; 2 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil; 1/4 cup walnuts chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 cups cherries black, sweet, pitted, fresh or frozen, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated; ⅛ teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter, unsalted melted
1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large eggs
1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain, or low fat sour cream
2 tablespoons milk, low-fat
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons canola oil or olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups cherries black, sweet, pitted, fresh or frozen, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest freshly grated
⅛ teaspoon almond extract

1
For cherry filling:
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Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium nonreactive saucepan.
3
Stir in cherries, orange juice, lemon zest and almond extract.
4
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture looks like very thick jam and has reduced to about 1 cup, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and set aside.
6
For topping:
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Combine all ingredients except butter and nuts in a small mixing bowl.
8
Cut in butter and stir in nuts.
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Set aside.
10
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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For cake batter:
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In mixing bowl, mix together butter, oil and sugar until well combined.
13
Whisk in egg, yogurt, milk, vanilla and almond extract until well blended.
14
In another large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Pour liquid mixture into flour mixture, and stir with wooden spatula until just incorporated and moistened.
16
Spread half batter in well greased 8 by 8-inch sqaure baking pan.
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Spread cherry pie filling over batter.
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Cover with remaining batter.
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Sprinkle topping over batter.
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Bake at 350F (180C) about 45 minutes until cake springs back when lightly pressed with finger.
21
Cool on wire rack.
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Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.

550

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted melted, 1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake (Healthier Version) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cherry Crumb Coffee Cake (Healthier Version)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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