The King of Coffee Cakes
Indulge in pure breakfast bliss with "The King of Coffee Cakes," a rich, buttery masterpiece crowned with layers of cinnamon-sugar streusel and a silky vanilla glaze. This irresistible coffee cake starts with a tender, moist batter made with tangy buttermilk and a touch of vanilla, while the streusel, featuring the warm spice of cinnamon and optional crunchy nuts, adds an irresistible texture and flavor. Perfect for brunch gatherings or as a make-ahead treat, this 9x13-inch cake is easy to prepare with pantry staples and comes together in just one hour. Whether paired with a steaming cup of coffee or enjoyed on its own, "The King of Coffee Cakes" lives up to its royal name, delivering a slice of decadence with every bite. Keywords: coffee cake recipe, cinnamon streusel coffee cake, easy breakfast cake, moist coffee cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the buttermilk, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed using an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using) to create the streusel topping.
Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter in the pan.
Pour the remaining batter over the streusel layer and smooth it out evenly. Sprinkle the rest of the streusel on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled coffee cake.
Slice and serve your King of Coffee Cakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 102 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.
