Orange Breakfast Coffee Cake
Brighten up your morning with this delightful Orange Breakfast Coffee Cake, a perfectly moist and zesty treat that’s as aromatic as it is delicious. Infused with the natural sweetness of freshly squeezed orange juice and zest, this coffee cake is layered with a cinnamon-sugar streusel and optional crunchy nuts for added texture. The balance of vibrant citrus flavors and warm, spiced topping makes it an irresistible pairing with your favorite coffee or tea. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, this easy-to-make cake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch, or special occasions. Perfectly golden, beautifully fragrant, and utterly comforting, this orange coffee cake is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, using a hand or stand mixer.
Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Then stir in the orange zest, orange juice, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
In a small bowl, make the streusel topping by combining the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans or walnuts (if using).
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
Add the remaining cake batter on top and spread gently to cover. Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping evenly over the surface.
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 before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite cup of coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.7 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.6 g | 343% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1921 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.1 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 237.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.6 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1133 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.
