Gluten-Free Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Imagine waking up to the delightful aroma of this cherry cream cheese coffee cake — a perfect morning treat that combines the richness of cream cheese, the sweetness of cherries, and a nutty crumble.

Cake Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
• 4 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cups sour cream
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tsp pure vanilla extract

Topping/Center Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup pecans, chopped
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted

Cream Cheese Layer Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat an 8x8-inch or a 9-inch round baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
2. For the cake, in a mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Then, gently mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
4. For the cream cheese layer, blend the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
5. In another bowl, combine the pecans, cinnamon, brown sugar, and gluten-free flour for the topping. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. To assemble, pour half of the cake batter into the prepared dish. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then distribute the pitted cherries and half of the crumble topping.
7. Top with the remaining cake batter and sprinkle with the rest of the crumble topping.
8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the coffee cake to cool before cutting into it.

This Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is sure to be a hit for its moist cake, creamy center, and crunchy topping — a symphony of textures and flavors that make for a delightful breakfast or brunch indulgence. Enjoy with your favorite coffee or tea!