Yum! Here’s a delicious recipe for Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel that is soft, moist, and filled with a flavorful crumbly topping. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert!
Recipe Introduction
This Coffee Cake is a family favorite with a sweet, cinnamon streusel topping. The cake itself is soft and buttery, and the cinnamon adds just the right amount of warmth and flavor. A perfect pairing with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and chopped nuts (if using). Add the melted butter and mix until the streusel becomes crumbly. Set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter, pressing it lightly into the cake.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
This cake is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea and will definitely become a family favorite, just like it did in your home! Enjoy!