STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM COFFEE CAKE
This Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake is moist, fluffy, and filled with fresh strawberries and a creamy swirl. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert treats.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare Pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Combine Ingredients:
- Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in chopped strawberries.
Add Cream Cheese Swirl:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over batter and swirl gently with a knife.
Bake and Cool:
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Can prepare batter a few hours ahead; refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Variations: Use raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with coffee or tea for breakfast or brunch.
- Storage Tips: Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.