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Classic Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

Classic Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel for Cozy Mornings

This Classic Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel is a delightful treat perfect for cozy mornings, combining buttery cake with a crunchy cinnamon topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened; or dairy-free margarine
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 large Large Eggs or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened unsalted butter, sour cream, large eggs, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together additional flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Melt some unsalted butter and stir it in to create a crumbly streusel.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all refrigerated items are at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain a fluffy texture.

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