The Best Coffee Cake Recipe

July 22, 2023 Post a Comment

Introduction

Coffee cake is not only a popular choice for breakfast, but a great dessert option as well. With its sweet, crumbly topping and moist, fluffy layers, coffee cake is the perfect treat to share with family and friends, or to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

This recipe for the best coffee cake is sure to be a hit no matter the occasion. It has a wonderful crumb topping and is sure to be loved by all ages. It's easy to make and can be served with coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate.

Ingredients

For the coffee cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk

For the crumb topping:

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9-inch round baking pan.

2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk.

3. For the crumb topping, mix together the sugar and flour in a small bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the crumb topping. Spread the remaining batter into the pan and top with the remaining crumb topping.

5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving contains 476 calories, 22 grams of fat, 64 grams of carbohydrates, and 6 grams of protein.

Serving Suggestions

This coffee cake is great served as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can also top it with a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat. If you want to make it a bit healthier, try using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, and substitute Greek yogurt for the buttermilk.

Storage

This coffee cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, place it in the refrigerator overnight.

Conclusion

This coffee cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. It's moist and fluffy, with a delicious crumb topping that adds the perfect amount of sweetness. It's easy to make and can be served with coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think. Enjoy!