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Coffee cake

Basic Coffee Cake

This tender cake features a buttery cinnamon crumb topping that makes it the perfect companion for your morning coffee or a sweet afternoon snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rest 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cinnamon Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
    Creamed butter and sugar
  • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter mixture, whisking until everything is well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
  • Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, then spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  • To make the topping, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Add the cold butter cubes to the dry topping mixture and use a fork or your fingers to work the butter in until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the surface of the cake batter.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Keyword Coffee Cake