Ingredients for Cherry Streusel Cake
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar + 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- omitted - recipe adjusted for better balance
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cherry Pie Filling
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans + 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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How to Make Cherry Streusel Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- **Make the Streusel Topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- **Make the Cake Batter:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- **Prepare the Cherry Filling:** In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Spoon the cherry filling over the batter and spread evenly.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cherry filling and spread to the edges.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
162 g
Sugar
1351g
Fat
1054g
Carbs
263g
