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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
3/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup 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

In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup of slightly packed light brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.

2

Add 1/4 cup of flour to the cinnamon filling mixture and mix well.

3

If brown sugar is hard, place it in a plastic bag or glass bowl with a wet paper towel and microwave for 1 minute to soften.

4

In a medium bowl, mix 2/3 cup of lightly packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon for the streusel topping.

5

Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the streusel mixture and mix.

6

Cut 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup, 113 grams) of unsalted butter into small pieces and add to the streusel mixture.

7

Using your fingers, mix the streusel ingredients until crumbly and set aside.

8

In a bowl over a scale, add 2 1/4 cups (270 grams) of all-purpose flour, then add 1/4 cup of cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder. Sift and whisk together.

9

In a mixing bowl, cream 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) of unsalted butter until light and fluffy.

10

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix well, then add 1/2 cup of light brown sugar and mix again, scraping down the bowl as needed.

11

Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 1 cup of sour cream.

12

Mix until combined, scraping the bowl down one last time.

13

Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until almost combined, then finish mixing by hand to avoid overmixing.

14

Prepare a 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper and spread half of the batter into the dish.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcreamingbaking

Equipment Needed

small bowlmedium bowlmixing bowlpaddle mixerbaking dishparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Cinnamon Coffee CakeStreusel Coffee Cake

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