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Classic Coffee Cake Recipe

A close-up of a moist slice of coffee cake with a rich cinnamon streusel topping and a light glaze.
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A moist and tender coffee cake with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  7. Prepare the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  8. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  9. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter in the pan.
  10. Pour the remaining batter over the streusel and spread evenly.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the top layer of batter.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra moist cake, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with sour cream or plain yogurt.
  • Ensure your butter for the streusel topping is cold to achieve the best crumbly texture.
  • This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature.

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