Thursday, February 12, 2015

Cherry Swirl Streusel Cake

This is an easy way to make a fruit streusel coffee cake, except this version is exceptionally rich and moist. You could try using a golden or spice cake mix instead for a slightly different flavor, or use a different fruit filling. If you have some homemade fruit filling or jam, use that instead. The cake batter rises up to the top, encasing the fruit filling in the middle and scattering sweet, buttery streusel all throughout the cake.
Cherry Swirl Streusel Cake
one package (two layer size) white cake mix
3 large eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 cup water
1 can cherry pie filling
3/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup softened butter or hard margarine

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13-inch rectangular pan.
In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
Spoon the cherry pie filling over top, then swirl it into the cake batter slightly with a butter knife.
Crumble the remaining ingredients together well and sprinkle over top. Bake for about an hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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