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Coffee Cake

Heavenly Coffee Cake: Moist Perfection for Your Mornings

Indulge in this Heavenly Coffee Cake featuring moist, buttery layers and cinnamon crumbles, perfect for mornings or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Bakery
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark based on preference
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Measured accurately
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust for spiciness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cubed
For the Cake Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cake
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract For flavor enhancement
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Base of the cake
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp Salt To enhance flavors
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream For moisture
  • 1/4 cup Milk To loosen batter
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Sifted for smoothness
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract For icing flavor
  • 1-2 tbsp Milk To adjust icing consistency

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and mix until coarse crumbs form.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla and sour cream.
  5. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently. Stir in milk.
  6. Spread half the batter, sprinkle half the crumb topping, layer remaining batter, and top with crumbs.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 15 minutes and prepare icing by mixing sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
  9. Drizzle icing over slightly cooled cake, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This coffee cake is perfect for serving warm or at room temperature. Great for brunch or afternoon snacks.

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