Christmas Morning Coffee Cake
Start your holiday festivities with the warm, inviting aroma of Christmas Morning Coffee Cake—a delightful treat that’s as cozy as the season itself. This moist and tender coffee cake features a perfectly spiced batter infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, balanced by the richness of sour cream and a buttery crumble topping for a satisfying crunch. Optional pecans add nutty texture, while a dusting of powdered sugar gives it a festive finish. Ready in just an hour, this crowd-pleasing cake is perfect for sharing with loved ones alongside a steaming cup of coffee or tea on Christmas morning. Whether you’re hosting a holiday brunch or enjoying a quiet moment by the tree, this easy coffee cake delivers all the warm flavors of the season in every slice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, whole milk, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently to combine. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be just incorporated.
If using, fold in the chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
For the crumb topping, mix together 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons cold butter in a small bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to create a crumbly texture.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust the cooled coffee cake with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Slice and enjoy warm with coffee or tea on Christmas morning!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.8 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.5 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 852 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 1476 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 600.0 g | 218% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 354.5 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 745 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1263 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
