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Coffee Cake

Deliciously Moist Coffee Cake with Perfect Crumb Topping

This moist coffee cake brings together buttery cinnamon crumb and rich flavor, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider a gluten-free blend for dietary needs.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature helps with mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Essential for moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Any milk variety will do.
Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Introduces caramel notes.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold) Keeps the crumb topping crumbly.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm spice flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gives the crumb its structure.
Optional Icing
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Mix with milk or cream for desired consistency.

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in cold unsalted butter until crumbly; refrigerate.
  3. Whisk together dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Incorporate eggs and vanilla into the creamed mixture. Mix in sour cream until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, gently mixing. Stir in milk until the batter is smooth.
  7. Spread half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle with crumb topping, then add remaining batter, topped with any leftover crumb.
  8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Drizzle icing over the cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results, and consider adding variations like fruits or nuts for customization.

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