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Slices of freshly baked Cherry Crumb Cake on a white plate.
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Cherry Coffee Cake ~ German Kirschstreusel

This homemade Cherry Coffee Cake is an easy yet perfectly moist dessert. It’s a truly delicious German treat.
Course Baked Goods
Cuisine German
Keyword easy baking, German Cake, German Kirschstreusel
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 382kcal
Author Maike Corbett

Ingredients

The Batter

Making The Crumb Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Cover 9x13 cake sheet with parchment paper. Set aside

The Batter

  • Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl with a hand or stand mixer until well combined. Slowly add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Continue to beat until the batter is smooth.
  • Transfer the batter onto the baking sheet and drop the cherries into the batter. Set aside.

Crumb Topping

  • In a separate large bowl and combine sugar, butter, and flour. Use a mixer and/or your hands to mix the ingredients until the dough is crumbly. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the batter.
  • Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes. Use a toothpick to check for doneness.

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Notes

2022 Update: 
I used to make the batter with self-rising flour. I have since updated the recipe and am now recommending all-purpose flour (see blog post for more information). 
You can still use self-rising flour for the batter. If you choose to do that omit the baking powder and the salt. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg