Amazingly Easy Layered Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe

Wow your taste buds with this unbelievably easy cherry coffee cake! Made with canned biscuits and pie filling (shhh, it's our secret!), this stunning dessert tastes like it took hours, but it's ready in under an hour. Adapted from a Southern Living favorite, this recipe is perfect for brunch, coffee breaks, or any occasion that deserves a delicious treat. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1115.1 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Amazingly Easy Layered Cherry Coffee Cake

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Ingredients for Amazingly Easy Layered Cherry Coffee Cake

  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Unsalted Butter

How to Make Amazingly Easy Layered Cherry Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Open and separate the canned biscuits. Press 8 biscuits into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the first layer.
  3. Spread the entire can of cherry pie filling evenly over the biscuit layer.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
  5. Pour the cinnamon butter mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
  6. Top with the remaining 8 biscuits, arranging them over the filling. You can break some biscuits apart to fill any gaps.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Let the cake cool slightly in the pan before serving. Dust with powdered sugar (optional). Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

214g

Fat

87g

Carbs

54g