Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this Classic Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake. With its tender crumb, sweet cinnamon streusel topping, and optional glaze, this cake is perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Streusel:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Make streusel: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon; stir in melted butter and nuts.
- Layer batter and streusel: Spread half the batter, sprinkle half the streusel; repeat.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Cool in the pan, then drizzle with glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, Coffee Cake, Streusel Cake, Cinnamon Cake, Breakfast Cake