Description
This Best Easy Coffee Cake is a moist, tender cake topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack alongside your favorite cup of coffee, it blends simple ingredients to create a deliciously comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients into Dry: Add the softened butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and well combined without lumps.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Pour the prepared batter into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cold cubed butter.
- Form the Crumbs: Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix the crumb topping ingredients until they form a coarse, crumbly texture.
- Top the Batter: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Bake the Coffee Cake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of softened in the batter.
- You can add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins to the crumb topping for added texture.
- Make sure the butter is cold when making the crumb topping to achieve a nice crumbly texture.
- If you prefer a lighter crumb topping, reduce cinnamon to 1/2 teaspoon.
- The coffee cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
