Classic Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a Classic Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake. This moist and tender cake is swirled with a sweet cinnamon filling and topped with a buttery streusel for the perfect breakfast or dessert treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping and Filling:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
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 medium bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Make Batter: Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Layer and Bake: Spread half the batter, sprinkle with half the streusel. Repeat layers. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This coffee cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.
- Add nuts to the streusel for extra crunch.
- Can be made ahead and stored at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
