Cowboy Coffee Cake
Rustic, comforting, and bursting with nostalgia, Cowboy Coffee Cake is the ultimate treat for any time of day. This deliciously moist and tender cake combines a fluffy cinnamon-spiced batter with a buttery streusel crumble topping that’s impossible to resist. Made with pantry staples like brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold unsalted butter, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep, making it perfect for casual brunches, afternoon snacks, or indulgent breakfast spreads. For a delightful crunch, sprinkle pecans or walnuts on top. Baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, this coffee cake is best served warm alongside your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or treating your family, Cowboy Coffee Cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Set aside 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture to use as the streusel topping.
To the remaining crumb mixture, add the baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top. If using chopped pecans or walnuts, sprinkle those on top of the crumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.7 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.2 g | 501% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2983 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.7 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 605 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1233 mg | 26% | |
*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.
