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Classic coffee cake with cinnamon streusel topping, showing a soft crumb and rustic finish.

Coffee Cake


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8-10 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Classic Coffee Cake is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. With its soft, fluffy crumb and a generous cinnamon streusel topping, it’s the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. The cake batter is rich and moist, made with sour cream and vanilla extract, while the cinnamon layer and buttery streusel topping add an irresistible sweetness and crunch. It’s simple to make but yields a bakery-quality result, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or just craving something sweet, this coffee cake will quickly become a favorite in your home.


Ingredients

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For the streusel topping:

  • 1 cup (180g) brown sugar, packed

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • Pinch kosher salt

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

For the cinnamon layer:

  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the cake batter:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour

  • 2 1/4 cups (450g) sugar

  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup (230g) sour cream

  • 1/4 cup whole milk

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  • Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mash in the softened butter until the mixture is crumbly. Set aside.

  • Prepare the cinnamon layer: In another small bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Set aside.

  • Make the cake batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed. Add the softened butter and beat on medium-low until the mixture resembles moist sand.

  • Combine the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Don’t worry if a few lumps remain.

  • Assemble the cake: Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar layer evenly over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, spreading it gently. Finish by sprinkling the streusel topping evenly over the entire cake.

  • Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  • Cool and serve: Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute the sour cream with plain yogurt for a slightly lighter texture.

  • For a nutty twist, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping.

  • To make this cake gluten-free, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Cake, Streusel Coffee Cake, Homemade Cake