Fruit Coffee Cake Recipe

This fruit coffee cake is a simple but delicious dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings. It beautifully combines the classic flavor of coffee cake with the refreshing taste of fresh fruits. Its moist and tender crumb with a burst of fruity sweetness will make every bite of it unforgettable. It is topped with cinnamon streusel. 

You can serve it with any of your favorite sides such as a cup of coffee or vanilla ice cream. This coffee cake with fruit is very easy to prepare. Follow my step by step instructions to make this tasty fruit coffee cake recipe.

Key Takeaways

• Best Fruits to Use: Use blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, apples or whatever you have. Fresh fruit is ideal for best flavor, but frozen fruit works too. You can even use a canned fruit pie filling as a shortcut.
• Texture & Flavor: This cake has moist, tender crumb with juicy fruit in every bite. A cinnamon streusel style topping adds a buttery crunch and warm flavor to this cake.
• Versatility: It goes perfect with coffee in the morning or as a light dessert. It is not overly sweet, so it would not feel heavy for breakfast or brunch.

Why You Will Love This Fruit Coffee Cake Recipe

• Incredible Flavor: This cake combines the best of a classic cinnamon coffee cake with the bright taste of fruit. The buttery vanilla cake base is studded with bursts of fruity sweetness. This makes a delightful flavor combo.

• Perfect Texture: It is soft and fluffy on the inside, with a golden brown, cinnamon spiced crumb topping on top. This contrast of a moist cake and a slightly crunchy topping is irresistible.

• Easy to Make: There are no complicated steps for making this delicious cake. Just mix the ingredients in the bowls and bake.

• Customizable: This recipe is very customizable. You can even use whatever fruit is in season or on hand. Try blueberries with a little lemon zest, peaches with a pinch of nutmeg, or apples with extra cinnamon. You can even swirl in a bit of jam for an extra fruity ribbon.

Fruit Coffee Cake Recipe – Lutfan

Recipe by Lutfan

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Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

This delicious fruit coffee cake recipe combines moist and tender crumb with juicy fruits and flavorful topping of cinnamon streusel. It is very customizable, easy to make, and is perfect for breakfast, family gatherings, or treating yourself with something special.

Ingredients For Fruit Coffee Cake Recipe

• For the Cake Batter:

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)

• 1 cup sugar (granulated)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 to 2 cups of fruit of your choice (e.g. fresh blueberries, diced peaches, etc.)

• For the Crumb Topping:

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 4 tablespoons butter, cold, cut into small pieces

• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional; walnuts or pecans)

• (You can use almost any fruit in this cake. See tips below for using different types, fresh or frozen.)

Step by Step Instructions

• Prepare the Oven and Pan: First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees Celsius. Take an 8×8 inch square pan or a 9 inch round cake pan and grease it.
• Make the Crumb Topping: Take a bowl, stir together the brown sugar, half cup flour, and cinnamon in it. Add the cold butter pieces and cut them into the mixture with a pastry cutter or your fingers until it forms coarse crumbs. You can also use melted butter for a softer, sandier crumb texture. Set the topping aside.
• Cream Butter and Sugar: Take another large bowl and cream the softened butter and sugar in it until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for best results.
• Add Eggs and Dairy: Beat in the eggs one at a time. Then mix in the vanilla and sour cream until smooth. Finally, stir in the milk until everything is well combined.
• Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Mixture: Take a bowl and mix baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour. Add this prepared dry mixture into the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined. Mix only until you no longer see dry streaks of flour. Do not overmix because overmixing can make the cake tough. Your cake batter is ready.
• Fold in Fruit and Fill Pan: Gently fold the fruit into the batter. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top of the pan with a spatula. After that, evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
• Bake: Bake the cake for 40 to 50 minutes until the top of the fruit coffee cake is golden brown. Insert a toothpick to check if it is baked or not. If it comes out clean, your cake is baked. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can lay a piece of foil loosely over the cake for the last 10 minutes of baking.
• Cool and Serve: Let the fruit coffee cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. Then slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious and tasty fruit coffee cake.

Chef Recommendations

• Fruit Variations: Feel free to experiment with fruit combinations. such as blueberries, raspberries, peaches, or cherries. If you are using apples or pears, you can add extra cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a spiced twist. You can even add fruit jam or pie filling into the batter for more fruit flavor.
• Add Cheese: You can also add sweetened cream cheese sweetened into the batter along with the fruit to make your fruit coffee cake more tasty.
• Add a Glaze: To give the cake a bakery style finish, drizzle a simple lemon glaze on top. Mix half cup powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth. After that, drizzle it over the cooled cake.

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Tips for Making the Perfect Fruit Coffee Cake

• Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry and wet ingredients, mix until just combined. A light hand keeps the cake tender. Overmixing develops gluten in the flour, which can lead to a dense or tough cake.
• Fruit Prep: Pat overly juicy fruits dry before folding them in so the excess juice does not throw off the batter. If using frozen fruit, you can use it straight from the freezer. Just expect a couple extra minutes of bake time for the cake.
• Check Doneness: Every oven is a bit different, so start checking your cake a minute or two before the 45 minute mark. Look for a golden top and use the toothpick test. If the toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs and no wet batter, your cake is done.

What to Serve with Fruit Coffee Cake

You can serve your fruit coffee cake with a variety of sides.

• Coffee or Tea: This cake is perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
• Yogurt or Fresh Fruit: Serve a slice with yogurt and some fresh fruit on the side for a light, balanced breakfast.
• Ice Cream: Warm a slice and top it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.

How to Properly Store Fruit Coffee Cake?

Once your coffee cake has cooled completely, store it to keep it fresh for as long as possible. Here is how.

• Room Temperature: Cover the fruit coffee cake with plastic wrap or keep it in an airtight container. It will stay moist and delicious for about 1 to 2 days at room temperature.
• Refrigerator: Wrap the cake in plastic wrap or foil to prevent drying, then refrigerate. It keeps well for up to 1 week in the fridge​.
• Freezer: For longer keeping, freeze the fruit coffee cake by Wrapping it tightly in a plastic wrap. You can freeze it for up to 2to3 months​. Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter before serving.

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Amira Rahman

I’m a sweet chef who loves creating irresistible cakes, pastries, and sweet treats. When I’m not baking, you’ll find me experimenting with new flavors, enjoying a good cup of coffee, and sharing my passion for desserts with the world.