Description
Indulgent Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake marries rich, buttery layers with a crumbly, spiced topping that dances across your palate. Warm, inviting aromas promise comfort in each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Streusel Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 350F (175C) and ready a 9-inch baking vessel by coating with butter and dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Craft the cinnamon streusel mixture by combining flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a compact bowl. Incorporate melted butter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in chopped nuts for additional texture. Reserve the mixture to the side.
- Create the cake foundation by whipping butter and sugar until the mixture appears pale and voluminous. Introduce eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract, blending until thoroughly incorporated. In a separate container, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender crumb. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense texture.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle approximately half the streusel across the surface. Layer remaining batter and top with final streusel portion.
- Slide into preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow cake to rest and cool for 15-20 minutes, enabling structural stability before slicing.
- Optional: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle artfully over the cooled cake surface for enhanced sweetness.
Notes
- Perfectly prevent streusel from sinking by coating nuts and mix-ins with a light flour dusting before adding to the crumb topping.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version that maintains the cake’s moisture and tender crumb.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs and butter, to ensure smoother batter mixing and more even cake texture.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by replacing wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, which keeps the cake’s soft structure intact.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 164 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg