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Coffee Cake Recipe

Coffee Cake Recipe
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This classic Coffee Cake features a moist buttermilk batter layered with a cinnamon streusel filling and topped with a buttery crumb topping and a sweet powdered sugar drizzle. Perfectly spiced and textured, it’s an ideal treat for breakfast or afternoon coffee breaks.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1½ cups buttermilk (room temperature)

Streusel Filling

  • 3 Tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Crumb Topping

  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ Tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter, cubed
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Drizzle Topping

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2½ teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 375 degrees F. Optionally, line a 9 by 9-inch baking dish with 2-inch sides with parchment paper. Grease the dish well to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and room temperature buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined to form the cake batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  5. Layer Batter and Streusel: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Then prepare the streusel filling by combining softened butter, cinnamon, flour, and brown sugar in a small bowl using a fork. Sprinkle this streusel mixture evenly over the batter.
  6. Top with Remaining Batter: Spread the remaining cake batter over the streusel layer carefully to seal the filling inside.
  7. Prepare Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, cut cold butter into cubes and add the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Use a fork or pastry blender to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumb topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
  8. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. This indicates your cake is fully baked.
  9. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then gently lift the cake out of the pan and allow it to cool completely on the rack.
  10. Make and Add Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk, starting with 2 teaspoons of milk and adding more as needed to achieve a smooth, drizzle-able glaze. Spoon or drizzle this glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the egg and buttermilk are at room temperature to ensure proper mixing and texture.
  • If desired, add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the streusel filling for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Use cold butter when making the crumb topping to help create a crumbly texture.
  • This cake is best enjoyed the day it is baked but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute buttermilk with a mixture of milk and lemon juice or a plant-based milk and use vegan butter.

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Keywords: coffee cake, cinnamon coffee cake, streusel coffee cake, crumb topping cake, breakfast cake

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