Coffee Cake

why make this recipe

This coffee cake is quick and easy. It uses simple pantry items. It makes a soft cake with a sweet cinnamon streusel. You can have fresh cake in about an hour.

introduction

This coffee cake is a soft, tender cake with a cinnamon streusel top and a light glaze if you like. It is good for breakfast, snack, or a simple dessert. If you like fruit with your cake, try this cinnamon apple coffee cake for a fruity twist.

how to make Coffee Cake

1. Make the cake batter first. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
2. Make the streusel. Mix melted butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and nuts if you use them.
3. Layer batter and streusel in the pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Make the icing (optional). Mix powdered sugar with a bit of milk and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Ingredients :

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 T butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 T Flour
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped, optional)
• 1 T butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 T milk (extra, if needed)

Directions :

Cake

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9-inch round pan.
• In a bowl, beat 1 egg, 1/4 cup oil, and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir in 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk.
• In another bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tsp baking powder.
• Add dry mix to wet mix and stir until just combined. Pour batter into the pan.

Streusel

• In a small bowl mix 2 T melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 T flour, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts if using.
• Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter. Press lightly so it sticks.

Icing (optional)

• Beat 1 T room temperature butter with 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 T milk. Add a little more milk if needed to reach drizzle consistency.

• Let the cake cool for 15–20 minutes, then drizzle icing over the top.

• Bake 25–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

how to serve Coffee Cake

Serve warm or at room temperature. Cut into squares or wedges. Pair with coffee or tea. Add fresh fruit or a dollop of yogurt on the side for a fuller breakfast.

how to store Coffee Cake

Cool the cake completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days. For longer storage, wrap and refrigerate up to 5 days. You can freeze slices up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature.

tips to make Coffee Cake

• Measure flour lightly and level with a knife.
• Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined.
• Use room temperature egg for a smoother batter.
• If you like more crunch, add nuts to the streusel.
• Check the cake at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking.

variation (if any)

• Add 1 cup chopped apples or berries to the batter for fruit coffee cake.
• Replace walnuts with pecans or leave nuts out for a nut-free version.
• Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for extra crunch.
• Use cinnamon sugar in the batter for more spice.

FAQs

Q: Can I use butter instead of oil?
A: Yes. Use melted butter in the same amount for richer flavor.

Q: How do I know when the cake is done?
A: Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, it is done.

Q: Can I make this in a larger pan?
A: Yes. For a 9×13 pan, double the recipe and increase bake time until a toothpick comes out clean.

Q: Can I skip the icing?
A: Yes. The cake is good without icing. The streusel adds sweetness.

Coffee Cake

• Author: arianarecipes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

A soft and tender coffee cake layered with sweet cinnamon streusel, perfect for breakfast or snack.

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Ingredients

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• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 tbsp room temperature butter
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk (extra, if needed)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9-inch round pan.
2. Beat egg, oil, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir in sugar and milk.
3. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
4. Add dry mix to wet mix and stir until just combined. Pour batter into the pan.
5. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and walnuts in a small bowl for the streusel.
6. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter and press lightly.
7. Beat room temperature butter with powdered sugar and milk for icing (optional).
8. Let the cake cool for 15–20 minutes, then drizzle icing over the top.
9. Bake for 25–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

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Notes

Add fruits like apples or berries for a fruity twist. Store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 square
• Calories: 350
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 30mg