Graham Streusel Coffee Cake
Indulge in the irresistible layers of flavor with this graham streusel coffee cake—a perfect blend of sweet, spiced, and crumbly goodness. This decadent coffee cake features a graham cracker-studded streusel that adds a delightful crunch and caramel-like richness to every bite. Moist and tender thanks to buttermilk and a touch of cinnamon, it’s layered and topped with the buttery streusel for double the decadence. A final drizzle of cinnamon sugar glaze takes this bake to the next level, making it ideal for brunch gatherings, afternoon coffee breaks, or dessert indulgences. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this show-stopping cake is sure to impress family and friends while filling your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and graham. Perfect for lovers of cozy baked goods!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 sheets Graham crackers
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse them into fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine.
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour, and the brown sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup of the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set this streusel aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup melted butter until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture on top. Then, pour the remaining batter over the streusel layer and smooth it out. Top with the remaining streusel.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan on a wire rack.
While the cake is cooling, make the cinnamon sugar glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar if needed.
Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow it to set for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 116.6 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.1 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 3621 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 624.1 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 391.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*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.
