Description
This Classic Coffee Cake features a moist, tender crumb enriched with sour cream and a buttery cinnamon streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch and sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, it’s easy to make and sure to please a crowd with its balanced flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare it for the batter.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside the streusel topping.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the softened butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and smooth to create a rich, moist batter.
- Assemble the Coffee Cake: Spread half of the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping evenly over this layer. Then, spread the remaining batter on top of the streusel, followed by the remaining streusel topping for a layered texture and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the assembled coffee cake for 35 to 40 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coffee cake to cool in the baking dish before slicing and serving to let it set and enhance slicing ease.
Notes
- Make sure the butter for the streusel topping is cold to achieve the crumbly texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the batter to ensure a smooth, even cake.
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the streusel for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Reheat slices gently in the microwave for a warm treat.
