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Ingredients
- For the filling:
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened (light or regular)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- For the cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream (light or regular)
- For the streusel topping:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed
Preparation
Step 1
Cooks note: There are four parts to making this coffee cake. I recommend making the components in the order listed. I made and added the glaze after the cake was cool.
*+For the filling:+*
In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla using a hand held mixer on medium-low speed until creamy. Set aside.
*+For the cake:+*
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease & flour a 9 x 13 cake pan and set aside.
In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle, cream together the butter and sugar on medium-low speed. Add eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla extract. Slowly pour in the flour mixture alternating with the sour cream until it is all combined. Batter will be thick.
Spread half of the batter into the prepared cake pan with a spatula. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly on top. Top with remaining cake batter and smooth with a spatula. Using a butter knife, gently swirl in the batter.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
*+For the streusel topping:+*
Add the sugar, flour and chilled butter in a small bowl. Stir using a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel on top of cake batter.
*+For the glaze:+*
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
1 ½ teaspoons milk
2 – 3 drops almond flavor oil
In a small bowl, combine ingredients. Stir until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over cake.