Coffee Cake
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, crumbly goodness with our irresistible coffee cake recipe. Featuring a tender, moist crumb infused with warm spices, and topped with a rich, buttery streusel, this classic delight is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or paired with your afternoon cup of coffee. It's not just a cake - it's a cozy, comforting experience waiting to be shared!"
Servings: 12 slices
Equipment
Ingredients
Cinnamon filling
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the streusel
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the cake
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
Instructions
For the cinnamon filling:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon with a whisk until completely combined. Set aside.
For the Streusel:
- Add all the streusel topping ingredients to a small mixing bowl, and mix with a fork until well combined. Set aside.
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until combined.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet and mix until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed.
To assemble:
- Pour half the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out with a spatula.
Evenly distribute the cinnamon filling over top. Spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon filling. Sprinkle the streusel on top. - Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 20 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 795kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 73g
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