Easy Coffee Cake Recipe: Fluffy Crumb Topping & Delicious

Name: Easy Coffee Cake Recipe: Fluffy Crumb Topping & Delicious
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American Dessert
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour (For the cake batter); 1 cup Granulated sugar (For the cake batter); 2 teaspoons Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Milk; 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted; 1 unit Large egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1 cup All-purpose flour (For the crumb topping); 1/2 cup Brown sugar (For the crumb topping); 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (For the crumb topping); 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (For the crumb topping); 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, cold (Cut into cubes, for the crumb topping)

Learn how to bake a delightful coffee cake with a buttery, sweet crumb topping and a moist, tender cake base. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. This easy-to-follow recipe brings warmth and comfort to any occasion.

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Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

420

Calories

Protein

55g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Golden Crumb Topping

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Whole Coffee Cake Ready to Serve

Instructions

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Prepare the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
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Prepare the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
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Keep the butter very cold for a flakier topping.
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
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A non-stick spray with flour works great for quick preparation.

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Combine dry cake ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Combine dry cake ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Whisking dry ingredients ensures even distribution.
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Combine wet cake ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Combine wet cake ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Ensure butter is cooled slightly before adding to egg to avoid scrambling.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Overmixing can lead to a tough cake, mix until no dry streaks remain.

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Assemble and bake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Assemble and bake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Baking time may vary depending on your oven, start checking at 30 minutes.
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Cool and serve: Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature with your favorite coffee or tea.
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Cool and serve: Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature with your favorite coffee or tea.
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A warm slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is a delightful treat.