Description
Coffee Cake is a beloved classic that brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. This moist, tender cake is topped with a delightful crumbly streusel, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a holiday, or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this easy-to-make recipe fits the bill. With simple ingredients likely already in your pantry, both novice bakers and seasoned chefs will find joy in preparing this scrumptious treat. Each slice pairs beautifully with your favorite coffee or tea, making it an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire. Indulge in the homemade goodness of Coffee Cake and share it with friends and family for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Sour Cream
- Brown Sugar (for topping)
- Cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time; mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Layer half the batter in the greased dish; sprinkle half of the streusel on top; add remaining batter and finish with the rest of the streusel.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
For added richness, use high-quality unsalted butter.
Experiment with flavor by adding nuts or fruit to the batter.
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg