Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe is a sweet, dense coffee cake topped with an extra crumb topping and filled with a ribbon of cream cheese. You want to wake up to this!
This delicious coffee cake is great for breakfast, dessert, or snack.
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Honestly, I love everything about this cake. I love that this Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe is half cake and half cheesecake. It’s a hybrid! It’s dense and moist, but let’s be real, the streusel topping is really the star!
Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe
I recommend reading through the recipe first before you start. As well, have all the ingredients out and measured before beginning.
Spray a 9×13-inch cake pan, a 12-inch springform pan, or (2) 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray. (Cooking times for these 3 size pans are the same.)
Make sure you use room temperature cream cheese! It’s much easier to mix.
I like to use my hands or a fork to combine the streusel ingredients. A pastry blender works too!
Don’t slice into the cake until it is completely cool. If the cream cheese layer is warm it will ooze out of the cake.
While you’re here, check out these recipes
- Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
- Easy Buttermilk Pumpkin Coffee Cake
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crumb Cake
- Streusel Topped Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
- Raspberry Streusel Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.
Amaretto Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
Cake:
- 2 and ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter room temperature
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup amaretto
- ⅔ cup buttermilk room temperature
Filling:
- 16 -ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
Streusel:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter melted
- 2 and ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
For Cake:
- Preheat oven to 325°F oven
- Spray a 9x13-inch cake pan, a 12-inch springform pan, or (2) 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray. (Cooking times for these 3 size pans are the same.)
- In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add butter and mix. The batter will be thick and crumbly. Add eggs, buttermilk, and amaretto and mix until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour half of this batter into the bottom of your prepared pan.
For Filling:
- In another large mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and egg. Beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Spoon this mixture evenly over the first batter layer.
- Add remaining batter over cream cheese. Smooth evenly.
For Streusel:
- Mix brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and salt together. Add butter and mix to combine. Add flour and mix, you'll probably have to mix this with your hands to get it fully combined. Sprinkle crumb mixture over the cake evenly.
- Bake in 325°F oven 55 to 60 minutes. The center will be set when it is fully cooked. It will move slightly but will not be real jiggly.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving. If you slice the coffee cake before the cream cheese layer has cooled and set it will run out of the cake.
Nutrition
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Carol says
Made this a few days ago and I think it turned out well but I may have over baked it because it is a tad on the dry side so i am finding the struessel topping a bit much.Would have preferred about half of that topping.
I love amaretto so i do wish there was a bit more flavor of it in there. I guess a hit of almond extract would solve that problem. If I make it again I will try that. Otherwise fine recipe!
Sunshine says
I have made this recipe a few times and it always wows everyone. My coworkers will be enjoying this tomorrow. Thank you for the deliciousness! ❤️
Julieann says
How long is it good for ? At room temperature
Paula says
It’ll stay fresh in an airtight container on the counter about a week before it starts drying out. It’ll keep in the fridge in an airtight container a bit longer.
Cory Nicolaus says
Do you think I would be able to make this in a 13×9 glass pan? And would amaretto extract flavoring work? I don’t have actual amaretto.
Paula says
Yes, but it will probably take less time to bake, start watching it earlier. Yes, the amaretto extract will work, use 1 tablespoon
Marcia says
When you make it in two 2 8″ pans, do you make two cakes or layer the two cake portions with the cream cheese between the layers and the streusel on top?
Paula says
You’ll make divide the mixtures and make 2 complete cakes in each pan, don’t layer the 2 separate pans
Jane says
I made the Crumb Cake…OMG! I added raspberry preserves on top of the first layer of cake, under the cream cheese filling. This is awesome! I am going to enter it in the county fair this summer!
Paula says
yum!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Looks absolutely delicious!! Streusel topping gets me every time! Pinning!
Paula says
Me too, Michelle, and this has extra streusel, so good!
theresa krier says
I WAS WONDERING WHAT I COULD USE IN PLACE OF AMARETTO AS I DO NOT HAVE ANY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT
Paula says
I’m sorry I’m just getting to this, you could just leave it out and increase the other liquid by this amount. If you have almond flavoring you could use 1 teaspoon of it to get the same almond flavor, but you don’t have to. It doesn’t have a strong almond flavor.
Barbara Reeves says
I don’t keep Amaretto around…although I do love it in drinks. Could I substitute natural almond extract and would I need to add additional liquid of some sort to make up the 1/4 cup? Thanks for your help.
Paula says
yes, I would put 1 T almond extract, then I would add an additional 1/4 c buttermilk or milk and you should be fine.
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Oh wow! I love moist flavorful coffee cakes with crumb toppings! The amaretto sounds enticing!! Will have to make this next weekend!! Just started following you on Facebook by the way!! 🙂
Jelli says
Streusel topping makes everything yummier! These photos are lush and yummy. Pinning!
Olga says
I use to make some thing like it about 10 years ago and lost the recipe, been looking for since then. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Paula says
You’re welcome, I hope you enjoy!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
Wow Paula! That looks amazing! Amaretto, cream cheese and all that streusel on top just look to die for! Pinned.
Paula says
Thank you Lindsay!
Jen Nikolaus says
Oh my heavens. This coffee cake is just beautiful! Wow! I seriously cannot wait to make this. I love coffee cake! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Night Fever – pinning!
Paula says
Thank you and thanks for sharing! I love a good coffee cake… or any cake too!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
This looks amazing! Do you think you can substitute amaretto for Kahlua? I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Paula says
Absolutely, I think Kahlua would be awesome in it!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
House guests for a WEEK?! I’m sorry but I’ve been there and have gone crazy! How was it…other than not being able to do your *thang* in the kitchen all week?!
This is the most gorgeous pic EVER! I love the colors…the props…the sweet treat that is just screaming at me…EVERYTHING!
Paula says
You are so sweet, Gloria! I the cake was delish, the company was too much 😉 Thankfully, my husband did most of the entertaining of them (2 guys) so I didn’t have to be ‘on’ all week. 🙂
Lori says
Would this keep well for 4 days and does it need refrigerating ? Thanks
Paula says
yes, I kept mine refrigerated for a 10 days and it was fabulous down to the last piece.
Paula - bell'alimento says
You had me at Amaretto. So delicious, had to share on my facebook page!
Paula says
Thank you so much! I am def an Amaretto fan too!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Wowza! Those photos are great, Paula! I bet the cake is just as good. Pinned. 🙂
Paula says
Thanks, Julie! Yes, it’s my new fav cake! Thanks for photo compliment, it’s all because of you, I’d prob stil be trying to make my old camera work if you hadn’t been honest with me 🙂
Lisa says
Oh my goodness this looks good! I’m a new fan and would love for you to come share this idea on my From the Farm Blog Hop this week:
Lisa
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Ellya Brill says
O my……just reading the title of this cake already made my mouth watering and dying to make one myself. Pinning this. And the Apple Sauce Truffles, got to make this myself asap. Thank you so much.
Have a beautiful Sunday.
Ellya
Paula says
Thanks so much, I’m so happy you like the coffee cake. It’s one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
Wow, now that is quite a coffee cake Paula!! The photos are amazing as well. 🙂
Paula says
Thank you, Lisa. I was very pleased with it!
Adelina Priddis says
Looks very delicious Paula! Thanks for sharing it on Foodie Friday
Elisabeth says
Oh, this looks just wonderful! I pinned it to Pinterest so I can find it later once I’ve rounded up all the ingredients… my kiddos are going to love this!
Paula says
Thank you, Elisabeth
Stephanie @ Plain Chicken says
Looks amazing!! I love amaretto. I am going to make this very soon.
Paula says
Thank you Stephanie!
Diane Balch says
Coming from an Italian family how could I not love amaretto and coffee cake…the best. Pinning this. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
Paula says
Thanks for sharing, Diane! Amaretto is the best! 🙂
Britni @ Play. Party. Pin. says
I always end up baking more when guests are in town because I want them to eat everything! Do you have any recommendations for springform pans, I’ve had a couple of they always leak. Thanks for sharing this on the weekend re-Treat link party.
Maria says
I love coffee cake and always looking for new recipes! This looks absolutely delicious. I am also eager to try out your Apple Sauce Truffles.
Maria
Paula says
Thank you, Maria, I love how the coffee cake turned out.
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
Paula this coffee cake has my name written all over it! I cannot wait to try this! Yum!! It looks heavenly:)
Paula says
Thank you Shannon! I REAL-LY liked it too!
Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh. I need this. STAT!
Paula says
Thank you!!!! I really like how it turned out!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
Love love love coffee cake! And this looks amazing! Those crumbs are calling out to me and I love how you added a cream cheese layer. Simply perfection. 🙂
Paula says
Thanks so much, Tina. I love coffee cake, well, any cake too! I love to bake them as much as eat them! Thanks for stopping by.
Denise says
I love looking through wine and food blogs. My friend just told me about yours and also “Cooking With Mr. C.” on Facebook. I just “Liked” his page and came to see your site. I’m glad when people share blogs with each other. Denise
Paula says
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Dina says
looks like a yummy coffee cake!
Paula says
Thank you, Dina! I can vouch that is was, I ate way too much!
sowmya says
I love amaretto flavor in cakes… This looks delicious .. Glad to follow u 🙂
Paula says
Thank you for visiting and following!!
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
Wow, Paula! this looks absolutely delicious and your photographs are gorgeous.
Paula says
Thank you so much, Mary Beth. Photographing stresses me out, but I’m working on getting better.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I never see amaretto enough in recipes. LOVE this!
Paula says
Me either and it’s prob my very favorite!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Hi Paula, Amaretto is a nice touch. I love streusel topping too – pinned!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Ever since I saw you pin this I’ve been thinking about this coffee cake. Would love a slice!
Paula says
I’ll send you a virtual piece 😉 ok, that’s not quite the same, but trust me it was really good. I love a good cake.
Tricia @ www.roadtriptheworld.com says
YUMMY! This sounds perfect for holiday brunches! I can’t wait to make it!
Paula says
That’s what I was thinking! I wanted to test it before our Christmas brunch, but I absolutely love it so it’s a winner for me this Christmas. Thanks for stopping by.
Cranberry Morning says
Doesn’t that look delicious! I’m going to try to make it gluten free. We’ll see how that goes. Beautiful cake!
Debbie Caraballo says
Have mercy, girl…another Amaretto recipe that looks to die for! Definitely putting this one in for the holidays. Thanks a bunch for sharing this fab recipe!
Deb
Cindy Eikenberg says
Paula, this looks amazing!! I love Amaretto – this was one of my grandparent’s favorites! The topping looks fantastic. Pinning and sharing! Hope you had a great weekend and happy Monday!
Paula says
Thank you so much Cindy! You’re the best! I love amaretto myself in anything 🙂 Have a great week too!