Why Make This Recipe
Coffee cake is the perfect treat to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee or as an afternoon snack. Its fluffy texture and sweet, cinnamon-flavored crumb topping make it a favorite among many. This recipe is simple to follow, and it allows you to create a delicious coffee cake right in your own kitchen. With its rich flavors and delightful aroma, it will soon become a staple in your recipe collection.
How to Make Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 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)
- 3 Tablespoons softened butter
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ Tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, cubed
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2½ teaspoons milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. If you like, line your baking dish with parchment paper. Grease a 9 by 9-inch baking dish with 2-inch sides.
- In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, and buttermilk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared dish.
- For the streusel filling, combine ½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, and ¼ cup cubed butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel filling over the batter in the dish, then add the rest of the batter on top.
- For the crumb topping, mix ½ cup flour, ½ Tablespoon cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon salt with ¼ cup cubed butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture on top of the cake.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool. Once cooled, drizzle with a mix of powdered sugar and milk.
How to Serve Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is best served warm or at room temperature. You can enjoy it plain, or you can drizzle it with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk for an extra touch of sweetness. Pairing it with a cup of coffee or tea makes for a delightful experience.
How to Store Coffee Cake
To keep your coffee cake fresh, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it for a longer period, you can refrigerate it for up to a week. Coffee cake also freezes well, so you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it at room temperature before serving.
Tips to Make Coffee Cake
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature; this will help create a light and fluffy batter.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Mix just until the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
- Experiment with different spices, like nutmeg or vanilla, to give your coffee cake a unique flavor.
- For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or fruit to the streusel filling.
Variation
For a fruity twist, you can add fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries to the batter before baking. You can also replace some of the buttermilk with applesauce for a moist and flavorful cake.
FAQs
Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
Yes, if you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1½ cups of regular milk and letting it sit for about 5 minutes.Can I use a different size baking dish?
Yes, you can use a larger or smaller baking dish, but be aware that the baking time may change. Adjust as needed and check for doneness with a toothpick.Can I make this coffee cake ahead of time?
Yes, coffee cake can be made ahead of time and stored. It keeps well stored in an airtight container and can be enjoyed for several days after baking.
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Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour For the cake batter and streusel
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt Divided: ⅛ teaspoon for crumb topping
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon Divided: 1 Tablespoon for filling, ½ Tablespoon for topping
- ½ cup brown sugar For streusel filling
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar For the batter
- ½ cup powdered sugar For icing
Wet Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter For the batter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1½ cups buttermilk (room temperature)
- 3 Tablespoons softened butter For the batter
- ¼ cup butter, cubed For the streusel topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 9-inch baking dish with 2-inch sides or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, and buttermilk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is combined.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared dish.
Streusel Filling
- Combine ½ cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, and ¼ cup cubed butter in a bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the batter in the dish, then add the rest of the batter on top.
Crumb Topping
- Mix ½ cup flour, ½ Tablespoon cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon salt with ¼ cup cubed butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping on top of the cake.
Baking
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool. Once cooled, drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.
