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Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

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4.9 from 57 reviews
  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Streusel Coffee Cake is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It features a tender cake base made with sour cream and eggs, topped with a crunchy, cinnamon-spiced streusel topping that adds sweetness and texture. The balance between the soft cake and crumbly topping makes it a delightful companion to your morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Streusel Topping Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes with a mixer or vigorous whisking.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
  6. Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cold cubed butter, and cinnamon. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Assemble and Spread Batter: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  8. Add Streusel Topping: Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the batter for a crunchy, sweet finish.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The cake is done when a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter for the cake is softened but the butter for the streusel is cold for the best texture contrast.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
  • 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 5 days.
  • Reheat slices briefly in a microwave or oven before serving for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: streusel coffee cake, cinnamon streusel, breakfast cake, crumb cake, sour cream coffee cake, easy coffee cake recipe, brunch dessert

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