Description
Warm cinnamon coffee cake beckons with its irresistible streusel crumb topping, promising comfort in every delectable bite. Homemade comfort wraps you in sweet nostalgia, inviting moments of pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Streusel Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or greasing it thoroughly.
- Create the foundational cake mixture by whipping softened butter and sugar until airy and pale. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate vessel. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Craft the aromatic cinnamon sugar swirl by combining brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small mixing bowl until well blended.
- Construct the cake’s architectural layers by spreading half the batter evenly across the prepared dish. Delicately dust the cinnamon sugar mixture over the initial layer, then gently cover with remaining batter.
- Develop the streusel topping by combining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Introduce melted butter and work the ingredients until they form rustic, irregular crumbs.
- Generously scatter the streusel across the cake’s surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the cake to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and free of raw batter.
- Allow the cake to rest and settle for 10-15 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps stabilize its structure and enhances flavor development.
- Slice and serve the coffee cake while slightly warm, or at comfortable room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming, preventing lumpy batter and ensuring even mixing.
- Use fresh baking powder and baking soda to guarantee the cake rises properly and maintains a light, fluffy texture.
- When layering the cinnamon sugar, create gentle swirls with a knife for a marbled effect without fully mixing the layers.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake; stop mixing once dry ingredients are just incorporated.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel topping before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg