Classic Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

The Classic Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel is a moist, rich cake filled with warm Coffee and a Cinnamon . Your new go-to favorite easy cake recipe!
This delicious, rich cake tastes like Cinnamon and Coffee and is perfect for lazy weekends as an easy Apple Crumb Cake or quick Dessert Recipe.

You know those mornings when the house is just a little too quiet Like the kids are still asleep and the coffee is brewing so for a moment it feels like you’ve got your life together Well, that’s exactly when I baked this coffee cake.

It wasn’t planned but I woke up craving something warm and something nostalgic. Do you ever get that feeling, That pull toward the oven like it’s calling your name Hahh.

So, I checked what I had. There was some flour and cinnamon and way too much butter “actually, no such thing as too much butter”and just like that this classic coffee cake came to life.

Therefore, if you’re looking for something that feels truly homemade because it is, a little messy just like real life, and ridiculously good with coffee, you’re absolutely in the right place.
And one more thing don’t skip the streusel because that crumbly, cinnamony magic is the whole reason we’re even here.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

• Mixing bowls “large, medium, and small”
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Fork or pastry cutter “for streusel”
• Rubber spatula
• 9×9 inch baking pan
• Oven mitts
• Toothpick “for doneness test”

Tips for

Don’t overmix the batter : stop stirring once everything is combined to keep the cake soft.

Use cold butter for the streusel : this ensures the topping stays crumbly instead of melting.

Add nuts for extra crunch : walnuts or pecans in the streusel topping make it even more delicious.

Double the recipe for a crowd : bake in a 9×13 inch pan if you need more servings.

Try flavor twists : add a little nutmeg or cardamom to the streusel for a fun variation.

What to Eat with Classic Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel ??

Coffee cake is at its best with a hot cup of coffee or tea the cinnamon streusel topping makes every sip taste even better.

Sometimes I add a drizzle of chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top to make it feel like a bakery style dessert.

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Ingredients :

• For the Cake:
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream “or plain yogurt”
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

How to Make Classic Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel :

Step 1

Prepare your pan and oven : preheat the oven to 350°F “175°C”. Grease and flour a 9×9 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper and make the streusel topping : in a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold butter cubes and use a fork or your fingers to mix until it becomes crumbly. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix the dry ingredients : in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt then combine wet ingredients : in another bowl, whisk the sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3

Create the batter : add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Don’t overmix your cake will stay fluffier if you stop when the batter looks smooth.

Step 4

Assemble the cake : pour half of the batter into your prepared pan, sprinkle some streusel in the middle layer, then pour the rest of the batter on top. Finally, cover with the remaining streusel topping.

Step 5

Bake : place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean then cool and serve : let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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