Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009

I have a difficult time baking things without adding chocolate to them, and this one was no exception. In doing so, I confirmed that I don't like the combination of cinnamon and chocolate. So, the second time I made the recipe I made the following changes: 1. Removed all cinnamon 2. Added half cup semi-sweet choc chips 3. Reduced vanilla to half teaspoon 4. Added half teaspoon almond extract I also used frozen cherries instead of fresh (cut them in half and added them frozen to the batter). I think this turned out better than the original recipe (though I imagine fresh cherries would be better). Next time I may try with milk chocolate chips/chunks.

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Toby

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2009

sorry i did not enjoy this. i added more cherries like others. but to me it just didnt have a very good flavor and was kinda bland. kinda mad that i wasted perfectly good cherries on this.

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Angie

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Home Town: Lake Worth, Florida, USA

Living In: Boynton Beach, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2009

I have made this twice now in 2 days! Amazing flavor and SOOO moist! This is my new favorite cherry recipe! I didn't use a glaze; I felt it didn't need one

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Alex

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Living In: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2009

This cake is so moist and delicious! I used more cherries like others have done, whole wheat flour, and canola oil. Also, I put a glaze on top. Quick and easy!

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Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2009

I made this for work and my co-workers loved it. The only thing i did was i added another cup of cherrys to the recipes and it was not over barring whith cherry's .I will make again

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countrycooker67

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2009

I really enjoyed this coffee cake. I did make it fat free by using applesauce instead of the oil. I also used egg substitute and it came out almost like a bread pudding consistancy. Not a whole lot of cherry flavor, maybe next time I'll use some cherry extract instead of the vanilla. All in all, I'll make this again since the ingredients are readily in my pantry. Thank you.

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Cindy in Pensacola

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Living In: Pensacola, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: May 28, 2009

A very moist coffe cake bursting with fresh cherries! I used 2 cups like most of the others suggested. Instead of oil I used 1/2 c. Land O lakes light butter that I creamed together with the 1 c. of white sugar until light and fluffy. Then I added each egg one at a time to that mixture followed by the vanilla, and milk and an addition of 1/2 tsp. of almond extract. I baked mine in a prepared 8x8 glass baking dish (used Pam for baking) and baked it at 350 for 55 minutes. I topped it with a glaze made from 1 c. of confectioners sugar and 2 Tbsp. of milk. Next time I might top this with sliced almonds - it's a keeper for cherry season.

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Jillian

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Reviewed: May 25, 2009

I'm probably going to write a novel here, so please bear with me. I made quite a few changes to the recipe. You might want to say I "healthed it up". I used white whole wheat flour, which is a somewhat obscure kind of flour but it is wholegrain without feeling like you're eating a brick. I also used granulated brown sugar and decreased it to 2/3 cup, but the cake was still sweet enough. I replaced the oil completely with unsweetened applesauce. I used only 1 very large egg, and used ricemilk for the milk. Ended up also sprinkling 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts over the top of the batter before baking, which was really the bottom once I turned the cake out because I used a bundt pan. I kept the cherries at 1 1/2 cups. If you want a cake WITH cherries, follow the recipe guidelines. If you want a cake OF cherries, add more. This was SO moist and flavorful. I might add a streusel topping next time I make it. thanks!

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400luv

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Living In: Rehoboth, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: May 21, 2009

Nice brunch coffee cake! I made it just as the recipe indicated. It's cherry season again and this is a great way to use part of the box I have!

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008

I also increased the cherries to two cups and it turned out great. It was a delicious way to use up cherries from our local farmers market. We will definitely make this again.

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Reviewed: Jun. 18, 2008

I love cherries and I thought this coffee cake was good but not the best that I've had.

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Reviewed: Jun. 8, 2008

Awesome moist, cinnamony, cherry coffee cake. Simple to make. Would highly recommend!

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2007

I really loved this recipe! However, I did make a few simple changes. I added about 2 cups of cherries and baked the cake in an 8x8 glass dish which had to be greased and floured. The cake was beautiful~it was moist and had a slight crunch to the outside. I mixed up a little milk and confectioners' sugar to make a quick glaze to pour over the top for additional sweetness! The cake disappeared~we will make this cake again! Thank you for the recipe!!

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