Entegra Connection Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 31

CHERRY-STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE MAKES ONE 9-INCH TUBE CAKE shopping list For the Cake ♦ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened ♦ 2 cups all-purpose flour ♦ 1 tsp baking powder ♦ 1 tsp baking soda ♦ 1 tsp salt ♦ 1 cup sugar ♦ 2 large eggs ♦ 1 tsp vanilla ♦ 1 cup sour cream ♦ 1 cup frozen or fresh sour cherries For the Streusel ♦ 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour ♦ 3/4 cup brown sugar ♦ 2 1/4 tsps ground cinnamon ♦ 1 tsp salt ♦ 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature For the Glaze ♦ 1 cup confectioners sugar ♦ 2 tblsp milk 1 In preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch tube pan and set aside. 2 For the Streusel Mix all ingredients until clumps form. 3 For the Cake In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 4 In another bowl, mix together butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. 5 Slowly add the flour mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Beat until just combined. 6 Spoon half the batter into the tube pan. Arrange the cherries in a single layer on top of the batter, keeping away from the edges. Top with the remaining batter, making sure it's evenly distributed. Finish by sprinkling with a layer of streusel. 7 Bake 40-45 minutes until golden brown and it springs back when touched. Let it cool and then gently pry it out of pan. Spoon glaze over the cake. Let it sit for five minutes before serving. click the icon to DOWNLOAD THE RECIPE. click the icon to DOWNLOAD THe shopping list. Summer is the perfect time for potlucks. We invite you to send us your favorite potluck recipe. Click the icon to share. photo: ma rthaste wart.com the coach life | entegra coach connection 31