Ah, the classic coffee cake – but with a twist. Almond Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is for those who want more. This isn’t your average dry, flavorless cake. With smooth cream cheese and crunchy almonds, it’s moist and decadent. The cream cheese adds richness, while the almond flavor takes it to another level. It’s perfect for impressing guests or just satisfying your inner dessert snob. Why settle for boring when you can indulge in this melt-in-your-mouth delight? Grab your coffee, sit back, and enjoy a slice – or two. You’ve earned it.

Almond Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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A luscious cake featuring creamy, tangy cream cheese, enriched with almonds. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for any coffee break.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings 10 servings

Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake:

All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
Sugar: ¾ cup
Salt: ¼ teaspoon
Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
Eggs: 2 large
Cream cheese softened: 8 oz
Almond extract: 1 teaspoon
Milk: ½ cup
Ground almonds: ½ cup

For the Topping:

Brown sugar: ¼ cup
Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
Sliced almonds: ¼ cup

Instructions

Prepare the Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat butter and eggs until smooth.
Mix in the cream cheese, almond extract, and milk until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until smooth.
Fold in ground almonds for that extra nutty crunch.

Make the Topping:

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and sliced almonds.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter.

Bake:

Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin A: 8%
Calcium: 6%
Iron: 7%
Vitamin E: 5%
Magnesium: 4%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

Try adding a handful of chopped dark chocolate for a twist.
For a richer taste, drizzle some caramel sauce over the cake.
Don’t skip the cooling time; it’s vital for the flavors to set.

Almond Cream Cheese Coffee Cake