Description
Indulge in the BEST Coffee Cake you’ve ever tasted! This moist and flavorful cake with a cinnamon streusel topping is perfect for breakfast or dessert. The optional vanilla glaze adds a sweet finishing touch.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the cinnamon streusel:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
For the glaze (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- To make the streusel, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a small bowl. Cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Spread half the batter into the pan, sprinkle with half of the streusel, then repeat with remaining batter and streusel.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If using the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- For extra texture, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel.
- Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
- This cake stays moist for days—store covered at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
