Description
Indulge in the BEST Coffee Cake, a soft and buttery treat topped with a crumbly cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this moist and flavorful cake pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this homemade coffee cake will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle half over the batter.
- Pour remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving. Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Mix in chocolate chips for added sweetness.
- Enhance the spice with a touch of nutmeg.