Strawberry Almond Coffee Cake

Submitted by HokiesMom

"A modified version of a coffee cake recipe I found in a TOH booklet. This uses fresh strawberries. I've never tried it with frozen strawberries so if you are using those I can't tell you how it will turn out. I love the addition of the cinnamon almond mixture to the flavors. The strawberry flavor is very subtle so please do not expect an overpowering flavor of strawberry. To glaze or not to glaze....that is your option LOL. When company is coming I glaze but for family I leave out those calories."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 14 slices
• Serves: 14

ingredients

• 236.59 ml butter, softened
• 354.88 ml sugar
• 3 eggs (or you can use the equivalent in egg substitute without a problem)
• 473.18 ml flour
• 4.92 ml baking powder
• 4.92 ml baking soda
• 236.59 ml fat free sour cream
• 4.92 ml almond extract (if you prefer you can use vanilla extract instead)
• 473.18 ml fresh strawberries, chopped chunky (do not make them fine)

• FILLING

• 177.44 ml chopped almonds, toasted lightly
• 59.14 ml sugar
• 59.14 ml brown sugar
• 4.92 ml ground cinnamon
• 0.25 ml ground nutmeg (optional)

directions

1. Grease and flour (or spray with non-stick) a 10 inch fluted tube pan (bundt pan).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
3. Add the eggs and mix well.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda then add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.
5. Beat in the almond extract.
6. Gently fold in the strawberries.
7. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Combine the filling ingredients and sprinkle half over the batter.
9. Top with remaining batter and then finish off with the filling.
10. Bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean.
11. Cool for 15-20 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack. Then let cool completely before serving.
12. To glaze or not to glaze -- that is up to you. Just make sure you use glaze after the cake has cooled completely. (1 c confectioner's sugar to 1-2 tbls of low fat milk).

Reviews

[JOY1998]

I made this to take to work today. It was so delicious. I made it in a 13x9 pan and it worked out perfectly. I used regular sour cream. The almond flavor is really good! Also, I made a glaze with confectioner's sugar, milk and a little more almond extract. Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe.

 

[Lindas Busy Kitchen]

I saw this recipe in your collection and couldn't believe it hadn't been reviewed since even the name of it sounds incredible! It certainly lives up to it's name and is really delicious! I did drizzle glaze on the top. I figured heck, if I'm going to indulge I might as well bulge :) Breakfast will be sweet for a few days, and no one around here is complaining! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe with us Hokies! Made for Newest Zaar Stars 4/09 Linda

 

[Sydney Mike]

Got some great tasting strawberries for this recipe as well as a jam recipe & went nuts in the kitchen with them! A great recipe, this is, & the almond & strawberry combo definitely makes for a very satisfying, outstanding coffee cake! Will be making this one again, for sure! [Made & reviewed in I Recommend recipe tag]

 

[weekend cooker]

No Complaintrs here Mel !! Boy was this a fantastic little treat this morning for the kids and I. Found no reason to change anything here, except I used regular cream.. A Great recipe that will be repeated and repeated. Made for Potluck Tag.