CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE WITH STREUSEL CRUMB TOPPING
This moist cinnamon coffee cake is layered with a sweet, buttery streusel crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it's rich in flavor and pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Make the Batter:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
Prepare the Streusel:
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.
Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the streusel over the batter. Repeat with remaining batter and streusel.
Bake:
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
Make Ahead:
You can bake the cake a day ahead and store it covered at room temperature. It also freezes well for up to 2 months. Customizing the Flavor:
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel for a nutty crunch. Swap sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm with coffee or tea. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of glaze for extra sweetness. Allergy-Friendly Options:
Use dairy-free butter and yogurt to make it dairy-free. Substitute a gluten-free flour blend if needed. Storage Tips:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat individual slices in the microwave.
You can bake the cake a day ahead and store it covered at room temperature. It also freezes well for up to 2 months. Customizing the Flavor:
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel for a nutty crunch. Swap sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Serving Suggestions:
Serve warm with coffee or tea. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of glaze for extra sweetness. Allergy-Friendly Options:
Use dairy-free butter and yogurt to make it dairy-free. Substitute a gluten-free flour blend if needed. Storage Tips:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat individual slices in the microwave.