Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Classic Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake. A moist sour cream cake with a layer of cinnamon streusel, perfect for a cozy breakfast or delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the streusel:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional glaze:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Make streusel: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then cut in cold butter.
- Layer and bake: Spread batter, sprinkle half the streusel, repeat layers, then bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Optional glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- For added texture, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel.
- This coffee cake is versatile and perfect for various occasions like brunch or as a make-ahead breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
