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Moist Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

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A moist and flavorful coffee cake featuring a tangy cream cheese swirl and juicy raspberries, perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free milk works too)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (about 125g) frozen or fresh raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan with butter or non-stick spray, then lightly flour it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture in three additions, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon zest (if using) until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Dollop half the cream cheese mixture over the batter, then sprinkle half of the raspberries gently. Repeat layers with remaining batter, cream cheese, and raspberries.
  7. Using a butter knife or skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese and raspberries into the batter to create visible ribbons and berry bursts.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Handle raspberries gently to avoid bleeding into the batter. Soften cream cheese fully before mixing. Use a light hand when swirling to create pretty ribbons. Check baking time closely to avoid overbaking or underbaking. Frozen raspberries should be thawed and drained to reduce moisture.

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