Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel
A delightful blend of sweetness and warmth, this coffee cake pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, featuring a tender cake base and a crunchy streusel topping.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups milk
For the Streusel Topping
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: finely chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) For additional texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- For the streusel topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
Baking
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, followed by half of the streusel topping.
- Add the remaining batter, then finish with the rest of the streusel mixture on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve slightly warm for the best texture and flavor experience. Experiment with different spices in the streusel for a unique twist.