Description
This Easy Coffee Cake Recipe features a moist, tender cake topped with a sweet and crumbly cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a coffee break, this cake combines a rich buttery base with the delightful crunch of brown sugar and cinnamon streusel topping. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Cake Batter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside to use later as the topping.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the cake's tenderness.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter, then gently swirl it into the surface using a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and serve to enjoy your delicious coffee cake.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt if needed.
- The cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Adding chopped nuts to the streusel topping adds extra texture and flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter and sour cream substitutes.
