Ultimate Coffee Cake
Indulge in the comforting perfection of the Ultimate Coffee Cake, a timeless treat that blends soft, buttery crumb with a luscious cinnamon-brown sugar streusel and a vanilla glaze drizzle. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a tender, moist cake base with a hint of vanilla and is topped with a rich swirl of warm spices that caramelize beautifully in the oven. Ready in just under an hour, this coffee cake is the ideal centerpiece for breakfast gatherings, weekend brunches, or an afternoon coffee break. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch it disappear as guests savor every melt-in-your-mouth bite. Whether you're an experienced baker or a beginner, this classic coffee cake will become your trusted go-to recipe for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the softened unsalted butter, and use a hand mixer or stand mixer to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter to create the streusel topping.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the batter.
Bake the coffee cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Once the coffee cake is done, let it cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze over the top.
Slice the coffee cake into squares or rectangles, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.0 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 158.7 g | 794% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1041 mg | 347% | |
| Sodium | 2651 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 769.9 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 527.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 722 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1257 mg | 27% | |
*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.
