STRAWBERRY SWIRL COFFEE CAKE

Ingredients:

½ (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

¼ cup butter, softened

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup sugar

1 egg

3 tablespoons milk

¾ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon vanilla

¼ cup strawberry preserves

Method:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
  • Add half of flour to cream cheese mixture.
  • Add sugar, egg, milk, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla.
  • Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Add remaining flour and beat on low speed just until combined.
  • Spread mixture in a lightly greased 7 x 11 oblong or 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of preserves on top of batter.
  • Using a small metal spatula or knife, gently swirl preserves into batter to create a marbled effect.
  • Cook according to your Advantium model's cooking settings or until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Drizzle with Vanilla Glaze.
  • Vanilla Glaze In a small bowl, combine ½ cup powdered sugar, 3 teaspoons milk and ¼ teaspoon vanilla; stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle over coffee cake.