This Cherry Crumb Cake (also called coffee cake) is tender, moist and topped with lots of cinnamon streusel crumble! It is dairy-free and eggless and makes a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
Preheat oven to 350*F. Grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan and insert a parchment sling for easy removal.
Make the Crumb Topping
In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir to combine , then add the melted butter and stir until there are no dry spots left and the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour, ⅓ Cup Light Brown Sugar, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon, 4 tablespoon Non-Dairy Butter, melted
Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, non-dairy milk, melted butter and vanilla. Stir well with a spatula, then add the dry ingredients and stir to form the batter.
¾ Cup Brown Sugar, tightly packed, 3/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce, ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk, 7 tablespoon Non-Dairy Butter, melted, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Layer the Coffee Cake
Scoop half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly. Then, top with ⅓ cup of the cherry preserves and spread it out across the top of the cake. Repeat with the remaining cake batter and the remaining cherry jam.
⅔ Cup Cherry Jam or Preserves
Top the cake evenly with the crumb mixture and gently press it into the top of the cake to ensure it sticks.
Bake the coffee cake in a 350* oven for 48-51 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the crumb cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
My cherry jam was loose and easily spreadable. If your jam is a thicker texture, you may need to warm it in a microwave first, so it will spread over the cake batter easily.