• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Peanut Blossom
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
  • Book Club
  • Cookbooks
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • ABOUT
  • RECIPES
  • HOLIDAYS
  • BOOK CLUB
  • COOKBOOKS
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • ABOUT
    • RECIPES
    • HOLIDAYS
    • BOOK CLUB
    • COOKBOOKS
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Brunch

    Cherry Almond Streusel Coffee Cake

    Published: Jul 12, 2017 · Modified: Feb 15, 2020 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

    • Share
    • Email Friend!
    Jump to Recipe - Pin Recipe
    The coffee cake has been cut so you can see the layer of cherries under the streusel topping.

    This easy cinnamon streusel coffee cake uses fresh cherries and almonds for a sweet and crunchy twist on a classic breakfast. Perfect for beginner bakers.

    The perfect way to use up a big batch of cherries from the farmer's market this summer! This cherry almond cinnamon streusel coffee cake is so easy to make. YUM.

    I grew up in a very German area of Wisconsin. Coffee Cake or "kaffee kuchen" was a staple for holiday and weekend breakfasts. Traditionally, we had a cinnamon and pecan flavored cake my mom would most often pick up at the grocery store. Once in a while she'd make a box mix version at home. The best ones always had a cinnamon streusel topping. 

    This week is Cherry Week in the Dahle household. We are neck deep in our annual cherry delivery from Handyman Tim's beloved Uncle Tim. You can find 30 of our favorite fresh cherry recipes right here. This cherry almond cinnamon streusel coffee cake is To Die For. The Peanut just sampled it and said: "Mom, this tastes even better than it smells and it SMELLS AMAZING." 

    This cherry almond cinnamon streusel coffee cake has a buttery topping that is To Die For! Such an easy way to use up fresh cherries from the farmer's market.

    Warm buttery roasted almonds mixed in with cinnamon, butter, and sugar. All sitting on top of a thick fresh cherry filling, what could be better??

    I love how the almonds gave the dish a nice crunchy texture but the cake itself is the real hero: crazy light and airy. It makes the store bought cakes I've enjoyed before feel like bricks! The cinnamon streusel coffee cake recipe comes together with very few ingredients and in very little time. If the fruit is already prepared, you could have this made in under an hour on a weekend morning. 

    But coffee cakes are truly meant to be enjoyed with friends. I think it would be even better to whip one up and bring over to a friend's house or playdate. It would make an amazing addition to a Mommy Meal if you're bringing food to a new mom. 

    This amazing cinnamon streusel coffee cake has a fun cherry almond twist! Use fresh or frozen cherries and layer them underneath a buttery delicious cinnamon streusel topping. YUM.

    NOTE: The recipe calls for roasted almond slivers. I've been using them in practically everything all week long. It only takes 10 minutes to make a big batch, then keep them in an airtight container for using as needed.

    Roasted Almond Slices:
    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spread the almond slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Toss them around once or twice and keep cooking them until they are deep golden brown.

    Cherry almond cinnamon streusel coffee cake:

    📖 Recipe

    A slice of cherry almond coffee cake shows the layer of big fresh cherries on the bottom and the crumbly streusel topping on top.

    Cherry Almond Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

    5 from 1 vote
    This crunchy-topped coffee cake is filled with bright red fresh cherries and is a delicious treat to serve for your next brunch.
    TOTAL TIME 50 minutes
    PREP TIME 10 minutes
    COOK TIME 40 minutes
    YIELD 6 servings
    PIN RECIPE FOR LATER PRINT RECIPE NOW

    Ingredients
      

    For the Streusel:

    • 2 tablespoon butter chilled
    • 2 tablespoon flour
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ roasted almond slices

    For the Coffee Cake:

    • 3 cups fresh cherries pits removed
    • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter softened
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder

    Instructions

    To prepare the streusel:

    • Place the butter, flour, and sugar in a small bowl. Mash together with a fork, or use your fingers to pinch it together, until the mixture looks like rough crumbs. Add the cinnamon and stir to combine. Add the almonds and stir. Set aside.

    To prepare the coffee cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter. Pour the prepared cherries into the bottom of the dish.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy. Add one egg at a time and stir on medium until just blended. Add the almond extract and lemon zest and stir to combine.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
    • Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture with your mixer on low. Stir until just combined. The batter will be especially thick.
    • Using a spatula, spoon the batter gently over the cherries and spread the top so the dish is coated evenly. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top of the batter.
    • Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick pressed into the cake (but not the cherries below!) comes out clean and the top is golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes or more before serving so the cake has a chance to set.
    COURSEBreakfast
    CUISINEAmerican
    AUTHORTiffany Dahle

    Save This Recipe to Your Recipe Box

    Find this delicious recipe next time you visit by saving it to your very own recipe box on my site. All your favorites stored in one easy place!

    SAVE THIS RECIPESaved!

    Looking for more easy breakfast treats?

    We love to bake breakfast treats once in a while. The kids always love to pitch in! Here are some of our family's favorites:

    • Super fast blueberry scones
    • The easiest chocolate croissant recipe for kids to make
    • Peaches and cream scones

    More Brunch Recipes

    • A platter of cooked shrimp next to a dipping cup of sauce for dunking.
      Frozen Shrimp in Air Fryer: Cooking Tips
    • A big blue bowl is filled with a creamy grape salad with cream cheese, covered in brown sugar and pecans.
      Chicken Salad Chick Grape Salad {Copycat Recipe}
    • A white ruffled platter has large squares of homemade buttermilk cornbread.
      Grandma's Buttermilk Cornbread
    • A white plate has a pile of fresh baked buttermilk drop biscuits.
      Easy Buttermilk Drop Biscuits {4 Flavor Variations}

    Reader Interactions

    Trackbacks

    1. Make ahead breakfast burritos are magic on busy mornings says:
      February 10, 2020 at 8:47 am

      […] Cherry almond coffee cake […]

      Reply
    2. 10 Mother's Day breakfast ideas your kids can make that you will actually eat says:
      May 9, 2019 at 9:44 am

      […] favorite pastry from a local bakery or if you love to bake together, make this cherry almond coffee cake together on Saturday and they can just serve it to you on […]

      Reply
    3. 30 recipes for fresh cherries and how to freeze them - Peanut Blossom says:
      July 18, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      […] Cherry almond coffee cake with streusel topping: A new family favorite this year. Perfect for sharing with friends. […]

      Reply
    4. Roasted cherry chocolate chip ice cream - Peanut Blossom says:
      July 13, 2017 at 10:36 am

      […] ice cream machine and let it process for 20 minutes. I added half the roasted cherry mixture, 1/4 cup of roasted almond slices (instructions here), and 1/4 cup of chocolate chips and let the ice cream machine stir them to combine for 2-3 […]

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Tiffany!
    I believe a great family recipe is one that makes everyone at the table happy, not just the kids. I'm the author of two bestselling cookbooks for kids that are chock full of recipes everyone in your family will love. I'm also the hostess of the best online book club for moms.

    More about me →

    What's Trending Now

    • The photo collage showcases 4 easter breads on serving platters.
      14 Easy Easter Bread Recipes for Beginners
    • A blue baking dish filled with mac and cheese with bread crumb topping. A serving spoon has removed a portion to show the creamy elbow noodles.
      Make Ahead Mac and Cheese
    • An easter bunny in a photo collage next to several potluck recipes.
      Easter Potluck Ideas: 30 Recipes that Travel Well
    • A photo collage shows a carrot cake on an Easter table next to photos of other traditional desserts.
      16 Traditional Easter Desserts You Can Make-Ahead

    Popular

    • A freezer-friendly metal pan holds an 8x8-inch apple crisp with crumble topping.
      Freezer Friendly Apple Crisp
    • A stack of the best books for book club in 2023
      Best Book Club Picks 2023
    • A taco salad made with mini frozen tacos.
      10-minute Trader Joe's Meals
    • A photo collage shows a table set with ground beef taco fillings and tortilla shells on a pan next to alternative taco tuesday recipes ideas.
      30 Taco Tuesday Recipes for a Family Fiesta
    • A collage of easy dinners for busy nights.
      30 Quick Dinners for Busy Nights
    • A photo collages shows several easy dinner ideas kids could make.
      Easy Dinner Ideas for Yo-Yo Nights {You're On Your Own!}
    • A meal train dinner kit featuring supplies for tacos sits in an aluminum tray for delivery.
      30 Clever Meal Train Ideas with Recipes
    • Harry Potter themed snacks are in a platter with a witch hat sitting next to an open copy of a Harry Potter book.
      21 Harry Potter Snacks for Movie Night

    Footer

    As Seen On

    The Taste of Home Logo
    The Pioneer Woman Logo
    The Country Living Logo
    The Buzzfeed logo
    The Good Housekeeping Logo

    About

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Contact
    Privacy Policy
    Disclaimer
    Terms of Service

    Favorites

    Bread Recipes
    Soup Recipes
    Quick Dinner Recipes
    Harry Potter Fan Club
    Reading with Kids

    Holidays

    Easter Recipes
    4th of July Recipes
    Catholic Celebrations
    Thanksgiving Recipes
    Christmas Recipes

    Recipes

    Appetizers
    Dinners
    Main Dishes
    Salads
    Side Dishes
    Desserts
    Brunch
    Homemade Pantry

    ↑ back to top

    Copyright © 2023