Easy Coffee Cake
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of this Easy Coffee Cake, a classic recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. With its soft, buttery crumb and irresistible cinnamon-brown sugar streusel, this cake is as delightful to make as it is to eat. Ready in under an hour, it combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and milk with a warm, nutty crunch from optional walnuts or pecans. The two-layer streusel filling ensures every bite is bursting with flavor, while the preparation is beginner-friendly with just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether served warm with a cup of coffee or as a make-ahead dessert, this coffee cake is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if using) to make the streusel topping.
Pour half the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter.
Pour the remaining batter over the streusel layer and spread it evenly. Top with the remaining streusel mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.7 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 1743 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 518.0 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 318.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.5 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 513 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
