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Cherry Nut Coffee Cake

By: Crisco Baking Sticks® 
"Layers of cherry filling, a sugary crumb topping with nuts, and a delicate drizzle of glaze.... Is this the perfect coffee cake?!?"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 13x9 inch coffee cake
 

Ingredients

  • Topping:
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds or other chopped nuts
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  • Cake:
  • 3/4 cup Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dairy sour cream
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
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  • Glaze:
  • Milk
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan with CRISCO® No-Stick Cooking Spray.
  2. For topping, combine sugar and flour in small bowl. Mix in Butter Flavor CRISCO® Shortening until crumbly.
  3. For cake, cream Butter Flavor CRISCO® Shortening, sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Add eggs, beating well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.
  4. Spread half the batter in greased pan. Cover with half the cherry pie filling, spreading as evenly as possible. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with nuts and topping mixture.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until top is brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool until slightly warm or to room temperature.
  6. For glaze, add enough milk (about 1 tablespoon) to confectioners' sugar to make desired consistency. Stir in almond extract. Drizzle over cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 383 | Total Fat: 17.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2011 by ashleyann   view full review
This cake takes a little time to prepare but it is worth the extra work! great flavor and once...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by jamie_lynn35   view full review
This recipe was very, very good! As one of the previous commenters said, it is a lot of work....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by jjkkbarnes   view full review
this is so super yummy salad the kids even love it!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by Mama_Lisa   view full review
This is really good. I really like how the toasty flavor of the nuts compliments the overall...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by FLOWERCHILD1   view full review
I made this recipe for Christmas morning. It was ok, but a lot of work and a lot of dishes. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2003 by Lover of the Lord   view full review
Oh yes.... this is indeed "the PERFECT ccoffee cake"!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2012 by lorine   view full review
Excellent! We are snowed in and I only had 1/2 cup of sour cream. I added that and 1 cup of...

 

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