A warm, comforting treat awaits you with this Classic Coffee Cake! With a soft crumb that melts in your mouth, this moist cake has the ideal sweetness. The perfect comforting snack is made with a cinnamon-sugar topping, balancing sweetness and spice perfectly.
Serve it as a tasty breakfast treat or a delightful afternoon snack with a hot cup of tea or coffee. See the recipe below to infuse your home with the cozy scent of freshly made coffee cake!
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Recipe Details
Difficulty: easyServings
4
servingsPrep time
25
minutesIngredients
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup of milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
Notes
- Don’t forget to avoid rinsing!
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Baking pan
- Whisk
- Oven
Instructions For Making Coffee Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon to make the topping mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased baking pan, then sprinkle half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture on top.
- Pour the remaining batter over the topping and finish with the remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 250kcal
- Carbs: 30g
- Proteins: 3g
- Fats: 10g