Craving Worthy Coffee Cake Recipe – Soft Cinnamon Streusel Breakfast Cake
Bake the ultimate Craving Worthy Coffee Cake Recipe with a soft buttery crumb and sweet cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or coffee breaks.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan
- Cooling rack
- Small bowl for streusel
Ingredients
For the Coffee Cake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup fresh blueberries or raspberries
- Powdered sugar glaze for drizzling
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5: Combine Batter
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 6: Prepare the Streusel
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Step 7: Assemble the Cake
- Spread the cake batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the batter.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool and Serve
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients create a smoother batter and better cake texture.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake dense.
- For extra flavor, add a layer of streusel in the middle of the cake before baking.
- A light powdered sugar glaze can add a bakery-style finish.
- Coffee cake tastes amazing slightly warm with fresh coffee or tea.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.