Thursday, December 18, 2008

Martha Stewart's Cherry-Streusel Coffee Cake

Cherry Coffee Cake
Cherry-Streusel Coffee Cake

Sorry for my crummy photo...I usually take my photos outside in the backyard, but because of the horrible weather here in Los Angeles (yes, when it rains in LA it is all about "storm watch" - don't laugh) I was stuck inside with some bad photos! Look at Martha Stewart's book, Baking Handbook (page 55) for a beautiful photo of this yummy coffee cake!

The Seattle Times has the recipe here. And Katherine Heigl and Martha make it here on her website. Seattle's recipe has the scaled down version of the streusel (only 1 cup needed), while the website and book offer the 4 cup recipe and you will have lots extra.

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I used frozen (thawed) Dark Sweet Cherries from Trader Joe's (I prefer Sweet over Sour when it comes to cherries). Half the batter is spread on the bottom - at first, I thought I wouldn't have enough batter, the layer was kinda thin.

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The thawed and drained cherries are added to the center of the cake. Stay away from the edges.

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The rest of the batter is added and then the cold streusel topping (1 cup).

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It rose up very nicely and those worries about "not enough batter" were unfounded. When cooled, a quick glaze of powdered sugar and milk is drizzled on top.

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Soft, moist with deep cherry flavor. Yum. Oh yeah, the topping rocks!

Find Martha's recipe here on her website or with the Seattle Times!

17 comments:

  1. SelbaDecember 18, 2008 at 1:04 AM

    I believe the cake is really delicious. Love everything that has cherry in it :)

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  2. KanaDecember 18, 2008 at 4:36 AM

    Beautiful. I really like coffee cakes. I have Martha's recipe for a blueberry coffee cake and have been making it for years and it gets rave reviews.

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  3. RachelDecember 18, 2008 at 6:14 AM

    That looks amazing! And you did such a good job of artfully dripping the topping over the cake--it's beautiful!

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  4. PamelaDecember 18, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    Looks gorgeous! I have cherries in the freezer that I really should use before their time runs out. Maybe I'll make this for Christmas! Thanks for the idea.

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  5. CathyDecember 18, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Ha -- when it rains here in Alabama we are breathlessly advised by the talking heads on TV to retreat to our "safe place." It kills me! Even your "bad" pictures are better than any I'll ever take, that's for sure! This cake looks truly delicious -- it would be such a special additon to the breakfast table on Christmas morning!

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  6. AudreyDecember 18, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    I think your photo...and your cake...look wonderful! I love coffee cakes.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 3:21 PM

    Oh.. this is fab!!! I don't know where I can find cherries... but I love soft, moist buns, cakes and gesh... you did such a fabulous job, I love all your recipes!

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  8. The Blonde DuckDecember 18, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    The pictures looked gorgeous to me!

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  9. HeatherDecember 18, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    how beautiful! i love that tart pop from adding whole fruit into a coffee/bundt cake!

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  10. Fit ChickDecember 18, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    This looks wonderful and delicious! Your pictures look great considering this is as close to bad weather we get, LOL. The mountains were beautiful this morning!

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  11. EsiDecember 18, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, I would not guess that these were "crummy" pics. It looks great! I love coffee cake so I would gobble this up! Looks like Storm Watch 2008 is over for now.

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  12. betty geekDecember 18, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    This cake looks amazing darling! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent! Whoo hoo!

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  13. J.L. DangerDecember 19, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    this looks soooo good!

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  14. YDecember 19, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    I like the drizzles, and the surprise cherries inside :)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 5:09 PM

    This is a very pretty coffeecake. I'm going to have to add it to my list.

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  16. LizDecember 19, 2008 at 10:35 PM

    This looks fabulous! Makes me crave a long brunch with a newspaper and a big piece of coffee cake.

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  17. Sandra :)June 3, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    This was WONDERFUL :) I happened to spot frozen cherries at Costco (had never seen them before) so I grabbed a bag and made a cake - for as long as the cake lasted (which was only 2 days, lol) I was hero mom - YAY!

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