Quick Coffee Cake
Soft, buttery, and bursting with warm cinnamon-sugar flavor, this Quick Coffee Cake is the ultimate treat for busy mornings or last-minute gatherings. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and vanilla extract to create a tender, moist cake that's crowned with a sweet, crumbly cinnamon topping. A touch of melted and softened butter in both the batter and topping ensures rich flavor in every bite. Whether served warm with a steaming cup of coffee or enjoyed as a make-ahead dessert, this fuss-free coffee cake is guaranteed to delight family and friends. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack, it's a timeless classic you'll want to bake on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cups milk
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon together to make the topping.
Drop small dollops of the softened butter for the topping across the batter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 279 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 2% | |
*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.
