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Coffee Cake

Cultural Context

Coffee Cake is a beloved American treat, often served at brunch or as a snack with coffee. Its origins can be traced back to European baking traditions, where cakes were enjoyed with coffee. The dish has evolved to include various flavors and toppings, making it a versatile favorite in homes and cafes alike. Today, coffee cake is popular worldwide, with many regional variations featuring fruits, nuts, or different spices.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1.5 cups sugar
2.5 teaspoons baking powder
0.5 teaspoons salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
0.5 cups vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
0.5 cups sour cream

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Seeds add crunch without allergens.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

1

Start by preparing the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2

Scoop 2 cups of flour into the bowl and level it off.

3

Add 1/4 cup of cornstarch to the flour.

4

Incorporate 1.5 cups of sugar into the mixture.

5

Add 2.5 teaspoons of baking powder and 0.5 teaspoons of salt to the dry ingredients.

6

Mix the dry ingredients on low speed until combined.

7

Add 1 stick (8 tablespoons) of unsalted butter to the dry mixture, one tablespoon at a time, until crumbly.

8

Pour in 0.5 cups of vegetable oil and mix until the flour is evenly coated with the fats.

9

In a separate bowl, crack 3 large eggs and separate 2 egg yolks from the whites, saving the whites for later use.

10

Beat the egg yolks and whole eggs until combined.

11

Add 1 cup of whole milk to the egg mixture and mix well.

12

Incorporate 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract into the egg and milk mixture.

13

Add 0.5 cups of sour cream to the mixture and combine.

14

Alternately add the egg mixture and the sour cream to the dry ingredients while mixing on low speed until fully combined.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcreamingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixermixing bowl

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Cinnamon Coffee CakeStreusel Coffee Cake

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