Description
This Best Easy Coffee Cake is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Featuring a tender, moist cake base with a rich cinnamon-sugar crumb topping, this recipe combines simple pantry ingredients to create a comforting classic that pairs perfectly with your favorite cup of coffee.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the softened butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add the cold cubed butter.
- Make Crumb Mixture: Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly and coarse.
- Top the Cake Batter: Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake batter in the pan, covering as thoroughly as possible for a delicious, crunchy texture.
- Bake the Coffee Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, ideally with coffee or tea.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure the batter mixes well.
- You can substitute whole milk with any milk alternative, but it may change the texture slightly.
- If desired, add chopped nuts or raisins to the crumb topping for extra texture.
- Make sure the butter in the crumb topping is cold to achieve a nice, crumbly texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat slices briefly in the microwave or oven for a fresh, warm treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
