amish cherry cobblestone coffee cake
We’re experiencing LOTS of snowy weather here in Minnesota… today is day 2 of no school. I always enjoy snow days. I cook up a storm, light candles, sit in front of the fireplace and read (and sometimes I write.) Basically I just try to regroup and do what I want to do whether that be something work related or creative– or both.
So yesterday I made a big pot of soup and dumplings, and this coffee cake. It’s another yummy treat from my stash of authentic Amish recipes. I like it because it’s delicious, easy, and impressive if you’re having company. It’s absolutely wonderful with coffee and tea. Feel free to substitute raspberry, apple, peach, or blueberry pie filling for the cherry if you like one of those more. I thought cherries might be fun and pretty for Valentine’s Day morning.
preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
for the cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
21 oz. cherry pie filling + 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Generously butter a 10×15 glass baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, mix butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 1 minute.) Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. (about 4 minutes.)
In a separate bowl, combine: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a wire whisk until well mixed.
Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture until thoroughly combined. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan, reserving 1/2 cup of the batter for the top.
Mix the almond extract into the cherry pie filling. Top cake layer with an even layer of the pie filling, spreading it almost all the way to the edges of the batter.
Drop spoonfuls of the reserved batter over the pie filling. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and edges begin to pull away from the pan. Remove from oven and set pan on a wire rack. Allow cake to cool completely before drizzling with icing.
for the glaze:
1 and 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice or milk
Whisk until smooth. Drizzle evenly over cooled cake. This cake will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!
~Melissa
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I am going to make this coffee cake with cherries
The comments in this recipe says the cake will keep up to 3 days. I beg to differ on this information! It would not last that long at this house! Probably be gone soon after it comes out of the oven! LOL I can’t wait to try this recipe, it looks so yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Can you add lemon juice in cherry filling?
Melissa, I made your Amish Cherry Cobblestone Cake yesterday. While my cobblestones were too big and I had too much glaze but used it all, I said after having a piece that it tasted like Valentine’s Day! You can read about it on my blog at: https://oddballobservations.blogspot.com/
And, BTW, I grew up in your neighboring state: North Dakota.
Hi Bruce! So glad you enjoyed the Amish Cherry Cobblestone Coffee Cake! You did a fantastic job making it. Thanks so much for trying the recipe and for stopping by! ~M
I am baking it as I text. Will take it to work to my sweet teacher friends in the morning.
Hello my name is Peggy.
I have one question do you need to use a glass baking dish for this as I don’t have one but it is the right size.
Hi Peggy 🙂 You can use a metal baking pan. I prefer glass, but metal will work. Enjoy the coffee cake!
No comment. But want to know if I can use gluten free flower with this receipe?
I’ve never tried it, but I think a good all purpose, gluten free flour would work in this. I’d try Bob’s Red Mill or Trader Joes brands. Hope that helps!
Can you add cream cheese? If so, how would I incorporate it?
I would maybe make a cream cheese icing for the cake if you wanted to add cream cheese 🙂
I. Really. Like. All. Amish
can you use a 9 13 glass dish
I don’t think a 9X13 pan would work. It would be too small.
Looks Yummy
Could I use Apple pi filling with this?
Sure 🙂
Can’t wait to try these great recesipes.
can you add any fruit to this
Shucks while fixing this I kept sampling and when I started to place it in the oven it was all gine.
can you use other flavours?
Looks and sounds so good..I love to bake..
I only have a 9×13 glass dish. Is the cooking time different?
Can you use 9 x 13 in dish
Wonder if this would work with a homemade pie filling like the one used here https://thetoastykitchen.com/puff-pastry-cherry-turnovers/
Could you do the same with apple pie filling?
Could I add Cheese to this. If so what kind and when would I add it?