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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
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) salted or unsalted butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar (dark or light)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup room temperature butter
2 large eggs at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons milk

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

Melt 1/2 cup of butter and set aside to cool.

2

In a bowl, mix together 2/3 cup of brown sugar, 3/4 cup of flour, and 2 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon until crumbly.

3

Place the crumble mixture in the fridge to chill while preparing the cake batter.

4

In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/3 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

5

In a mixing bowl, blend 1/2 cup of room temperature butter and sugar until smooth.

6

Add 2 large eggs to the mixture and blend until combined.

7

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of full-fat sour cream, mixing until smooth (lumps are okay).

8

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.

9

Add 2 tablespoons of milk and mix until smooth.

10

Remove the crumble from the fridge and set aside.

11

Pour half of the cake batter into a prepared baking pan and smooth it out evenly.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcreamingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlmixermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsbaking pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Cinnamon Coffee CakeStreusel Coffee Cake

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