Crumb Cake or Coffee Cake with Easy Streusel Topping
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crumb Cake or Coffee Cake with Easy Streusel Topping, a classic treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Featuring a tender, buttery cake base infused with vanilla, this recipe is topped with a delectably crumbly streusel made from brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make cake combines simplicity with soul-warming flavors. Whether served warm or at room temperature, a dusting of powdered sugar takes this coffee cake to the next level. It’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s as ideal for casual family gatherings as it is for elegant dessert tables. Keywords: crumb cake, coffee cake, streusel topping, easy recipe, breakfast cake, cinnamon dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for optional dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Cut 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup of whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
To prepare the streusel topping, whisk together 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour in a small bowl.
Stir 6 tablespoons of melted butter into the streusel mixture until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel generously and evenly over the cake batter.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 133.8 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.7 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 697 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 2315 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.1 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 269.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 862 mg | 18% | |
*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.
