Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake coffee cake blends classic dessert flavors into one irresistible morning treat. Layers of tangy cream cheese, sweet strawberry swirls, and crumbly streusel topping create a delightful breakfast or brunch indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next.
- Fold in sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the wet ingredients form a uniform, silky consistency.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to create the dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Dice fresh strawberries into small, uniform pieces and fold half of them gently into the batter.
- Crumble cream cheese into small chunks and distribute evenly throughout the batter, creating pockets of creamy richness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Scatter the remaining strawberry pieces on top of the batter, pressing them lightly into the surface.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet finish.
- Slice and serve warm, allowing the strawberry and cream cheese flavors to shine through.
Notes
- Enhance texture by using room temperature ingredients, ensuring smooth and even mixing for a tender, light cake.
- Prevent strawberries from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter, creating better suspension.
- Swap fresh strawberries with frozen ones during off-season, but drain excess moisture to maintain cake’s structural integrity.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the cake’s delicate crumb and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg