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Coffee Cake

Irresistible Coffee Cake: A Cozy Morning Delight

This classic Coffee Cake combines a moist texture with a sweet cinnamon streusel, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Butter melted
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar for filling
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Streusel Filling
  • 0.5 cup Butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 0.75 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Optional Nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
For the Crumb Topping
  • 0.5 cup Cold Butter cut into cubes
  • 0.5 cup Flour
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • a pinch Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together all dry ingredients for the batter.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour half the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Mix streusel filling ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over the first layer of batter.
  7. Spread the remaining batter over the streusel filling.
  8. Prepare crumb topping and sprinkle over the second layer of batter.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
  10. Cool in the dish for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  11. Make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Allow cake to cool completely before glazing.

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