Description
This BEST Coffee Cake recipe is a moist and tender cake with a delightful cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or brunch. It features a creamy sour cream batter layered with a sweet cinnamon-sugar crumb topping and baked to golden perfection in a 9×13-inch pan.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the batter for a tender cake.
- Add eggs and flavoring: Add eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and then the sour cream, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the cake layers: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter. Spread the remaining batter on top, then finish by sprinkling the remaining streusel evenly over the surface.
- Bake the coffee cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- For an extra moist cake, ensure sour cream is at room temperature before mixing.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This coffee cake pairs beautifully with morning coffee or tea.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the streusel for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
