Description

Coffee cake is a delightful blend of soft, crumbly texture and sweet, crunchy streusel topping, making it the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of cozy gatherings and warm memories, inviting everyone to indulge in its buttery goodness.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup milk (whole preferred)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time and stir in the milk until smooth.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
For the topping, mix brown sugar with additional flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Personalize your coffee cake by adding fruits like blueberries or flavored extracts such as vanilla or almond. To enhance moisture, consider adding sour cream to the batter for an extra tender cake.