Yogurt Streusel Coffee Cake
Indulge in the ultimate morning treat with this Yogurt Streusel Coffee Cake, a moist and tender cake layered with a buttery, cinnamon-scented streusel topping. Made with rich plain Greek yogurt and a hint of vanilla, this easy-to-make coffee cake boasts a perfectly balanced flavor and texture that’s ideal for brunches, casual gatherings, or an afternoon pick-me-up. The streusel, featuring brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional pecans, creates a delightful crunchy contrast to the soft, fluffy cake. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep time, this one-pan wonder is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, cold
- 0.5 cups pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch (or similar) baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, stir together the melted butter, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, make the streusel topping by combining the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped cold butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans, if using.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter.
Carefully spoon the remaining batter over the streusel layer and spread evenly. Top with the remaining streusel mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serving warm.
Slice into squares and enjoy! Pair with coffee or tea for a cozy treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.2 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.3 g | 506% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 784 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 2986 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 612.4 g | 223% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 368.5 g | ||
| Protein | 75.6 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1254 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.
