Coffee Cake
This classic coffee cake is soft, moist, and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack alongside a hot cup of coffee, it’s a timeless favorite that’s easy to make and always delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Serves 8-10
- For the cake:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the streusel topping:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or a similar-sized round pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the streusel topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Prepare the cake batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream (start and end with the dry ingredients). Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- Assemble the cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake the cake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add a layer of streusel in the middle by pouring half the batter into the pan, sprinkling some streusel, then adding the remaining batter and topping with more streusel.
- For a nutty twist, mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel topping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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