Classic Coffee Cake Recipe
Indulge in the classic goodness of a moist and tender Classic Coffee Cake with a delightful cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat with your coffee!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- For the streusel, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Spread half of the batter into the baking dish. Sprinkle half of the streusel. Repeat with remaining batter and streusel. Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This coffee cake is versatile and can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
- Customize by adding nuts to the streusel or a swirl of jam for a fruity twist.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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