Are you looking to add a touch of sweetness and warmth to your mornings or afternoon coffee breaks? Well, look no further! This delightful Coffee Cake recipe is a perfect companion to your favorite hot beverage. The light, moist cake paired with a topping that’s crunchy and sweet is a match made in heaven. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a delicious homemade cake that will impress your family and friends.
Coffee Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it out evenly.
Let’s make the topping:
1. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon.
2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
Bake the cake:
1. Place the cake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Coffee Cake with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. This cake is perfect for sharing with loved ones or savoring as a treat just for yourself. The combination of the moist cake and the irresistible cinnamon-sugar topping is sure to make this recipe a favorite in your household. So, bake up a batch of this delightful Coffee Cake and savor every bite of this delightful treat!
