Best Easy Coffee Cake Recipe [VIDEO] Sweet and Savory Meals from sweetandsavorymeals.com
Introduction
If you're looking for a sweet and indulgent treat to go with your morning cup of coffee, then you might want to try making a coffee cake. A coffee cake is a delicious cake that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It's typically made with a cake batter that is flavored with cinnamon and topped with a streusel topping. In this article, we're going to share with you the best coffee cake recipe that you can make at home.
Ingredients
For the cake batter, you will need:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the streusel topping, you will need:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition. 4. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. 5. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. 6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the large mixing bowl, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. 7. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23-cm) square baking dish. 8. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. 9. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter. 10. Bake the coffee cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 11. Let the cake cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
This coffee cake recipe makes 9 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 385
Protein: 5g
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 270mg
Tips and Variations
- If you don't have a square baking dish, you can use a round one instead. - You can substitute the milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor. - You can add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the streusel topping for extra texture. - You can also add a glaze to the coffee cake by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth and pouring it over the cooled cake. - If you're a fan of chocolate, you can add chocolate chips to the cake batter or sprinkle them on top of the streusel topping.
Conclusion
Making a coffee cake at home is easy and fun. This recipe is perfect for beginners and yields a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert. Feel free to experiment with the flavors and toppings to create your own perfect coffee cake recipe. Enjoy!
