Description
This Easy Coffee Cake Recipe delivers a moist, tender base topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack, this simple coffee cake is quick to prepare with pantry staples and stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan. - Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping:
- Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold cubed butter in a bowl.
- Use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until crumbly.
- Add the Topping:
Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter. - Bake the Cake:
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool and Serve:
Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or tea.
Notes
Variations: Add chopped nuts, a fruit layer, or a powdered sugar glaze for extra flavor.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate for 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating Tip: Microwave slices for 10-15 seconds to refresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 slices
- Calories: 300 kcal per slice
