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CHERRY COFFEE CAKE

With its pretty layer of cherries and crunchy streusel topping, my coffee cake is welcome at breakfast or for dessert.

—GAIL BUSS BEVERLY HILLS, FL



PREP: 25 MIN. • BAKE: 35 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 12-16 SERVINGS


1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

2/3 cup warm water (120° to 130°)

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

1/3 cup butter, melted

GLAZE

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 tablespoon corn syrup

1 to 2 tablespoons water

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cake mix, flour, yeast and water until smooth. Stir in eggs until blended. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Gently spoon pie filling over top.

2. In a bowl, mix butter and remaining cake mix; sprinkle over filling.

3. Bake 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, corn syrup and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over warm coffee cake.