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A freshly baked coffee cake with a crumble topping, served on a white plate.

Proven way to grow Coffee Cake with 5 secrets

This recipe guides you through baking a delicious coffee cake, incorporating five key secrets for a perfect outcome. It's a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • wooden skewer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping, then cut in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form; set aside.
Coffee Cake Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the softened butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add a drizzle of glaze made from powdered sugar and milk after the cake has cooled. Do not overmix the batter to ensure a tender crumb. Ensure butter is softened for the cake and cold for the streusel for best results. Adjust baking time based on your oven. Enjoy with a cup of coffee!