Cream Cheese-Filled Coffee Cake (Light) Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese-Filled Coffee Cake (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup 5% fat ricotta cheese; 2 ounces light cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg yolk; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅓ cup Grape-nuts cereal; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons water; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large egg; 1 large egg white; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ cup light sour cream; ⅓ cup light strawberry jam

Servings: persons

¾ cup 5% fat ricotta cheese
2 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1 large egg yolk
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅓ cup Grape-nuts cereal
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons water
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup light sour cream
⅓ cup light strawberry jam

1
Preheat the oven to 350F Spray a 8 1/2 inch springform pan with vegetable spray.
2
Make filling: in a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, flour and vanilla; puree the mixture until it is smooth.
3
Make topping: in a small bowl, stir together cereal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, oil and water until crumbly.
4
Make cake: in a large bowl and using a whisk, beat sugar, oil, egg, egg white and vanilla.
5
In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
6
With a wooden spoon, stir the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture in batches, alternating with the sour cream, making two additions of dry and one of wet, and stirring the mixture just until it is combined.
7
Pour it into a prepared pan.
8
Melt jam in a microwave or on the stovetop.
9
Spread it over the cake batter.
10
Pour the filling over top, spreading it to cover the batter.
11
Sprinkle with the topping.
12
Place the pan in the centre of the oven and bake for 55 to 50 minutes or until a tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.
13
Let cook on a wire rack.

872

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup 5% fat ricotta cheese, 2 ounces light cream cheese, softened, 1 large egg yolk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese-Filled Coffee Cake (Light) 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!

Cream Cheese-Filled Coffee Cake (Light)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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