Nothing beats the comforting allure of a fresh, warm coffee cake. Imagine biting into a slice thatโs wonderfully moist with a delightful crumbly topping. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, this classic coffee cake offers it all. Let’s dive into making this delicious treat!
Ingredients
- Light brown sugar โ 147 g (2/3 cup)
- All-purpose flour โ 30 g (1/4 cup)
- Ground cinnamon โ 2 teaspoons
- Additional spices โ to taste
- Butter โ 90 g (6 tablespoons, cold)
- Granulated sugar โ 150 g (3/4 cup)
- Sour cream โ 2/3 cup (room temperature)
- Vanilla โ 2 teaspoons
- Baking powder โ 2 teaspoons
- Salt โ 3/4 teaspoon
- Eggs โ 2
- Powdered sugar โ 1 cup (for glaze, optional)
- Milk โ up to 2 tablespoons (for glaze, optional)
Bake This Delicious Coffee Cake
- Prepare the Cinnamon Filling
Combine light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and additional spices in a small bowl. - Mix the Streusel Topping
In another bowl, blend flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter until it resembles a sandy texture. - Preheat and Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350ยฐC (180ยฐF). Line an 20×20 cm (8×8 inch) pan with parchment paper. - Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, cream butter and granulated and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. - Assemble the Cake
Spread half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle the cinnamon filling, then cover with the remaining batter. Smooth the top with a spatula. - Add the Streusel
Spoon the streusel mixture over the top, being gentle in the center to avoid sinking. - Bake and Check
Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. - Glaze the Cake (Optional)
Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Enjoy each bite of your warm, cinnamon-rich coffee cake paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. It’s a classic for a reasonโabsolutely delightful!
