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Streusel Coffee Cake

A simple, tender cake topped with a crunchy brown-sugar cinnamon streusel, perfect for morning coffee or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour for GF option.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Substitute with dairy-free buttery spread for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup milk Substitute with almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the streusel
  • 1 cup brown sugar Light or dark.
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional addition for a nuttier flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions until just combined.
Making the streusel
  1. Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Optionally add 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Baking
  1. Spoon half the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and sprinkle half of the streusel on top.
  2. Dollop the remaining batter over the streusel and gently spread. Finish by sprinkling the remaining streusel on top.
  3. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing to let the crumb set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

Serve slices warm with powdered sugar or whipped cream. For dessert, warm and add vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days in the refrigerator.

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