CHERRY COFFEE CAKE WITH WALNUT TOPPING

Cherry Coffee Cake with Walnut Topping image

During the 21 years my husband was in the Navy, the wives got together to exchange recipes. This one's from a California woman, and it's great. All five of my daughters have added this to their recipe collections.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cherry 100% spreadable fruit
4 drops red food coloring, optional
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Spread half of batter in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine cherry spread and food coloring if desired; spread over batter. Top with remaining batter., In a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly; add walnuts. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.