Never Fail Coffee Cake
Fluffy, tender, and crowned with an irresistible cinnamon-streusel topping, the "Never Fail Coffee Cake" lives up to its name as the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and brown sugar to create the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The secret lies in the buttery crumb topping, which melts into the moist, vanilla-scented cake while baking, creating layers of delightful flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this foolproof recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to share. Serve it warm with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for a cozy, homemade delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup milk
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter (3/4 cup) using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
To make the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup of flour, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the coffee cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.9 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.3 g | 636% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 905 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 2580 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 557.9 g | 203% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 977 mg | 21% | |
*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.
