Description
Indulge in the classic comfort of a warm slice of Classic Coffee Cake. Moist and tender, with a buttery crumb and a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, this cake is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the streusel:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare batter: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Make streusel: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Layer and bake: Spread half the batter, sprinkle half the streusel, add remaining batter, top with rest of streusel. Bake for 35–40 minutes until done.
- Cool and serve: Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add a simple glaze of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream if desired.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
