Classic Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Classic Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The tender cake paired with a buttery cinnamon streusel creates a comforting and satisfying bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Streusel:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch or 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Prepare streusel: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Make the batter: Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine dry and wet ingredients alternately with sour cream.
- Layer and bake: Spread half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle half of streusel. Add remaining batter and top with remaining streusel. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This coffee cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.
- Add chopped nuts to the streusel for extra crunch, or drizzle with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
