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Classic coffee cake recipe for brunch

Coffee Cake

A moist, tender cake with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and crumbly streusel topping, perfect with coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSugar: 22g

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk
  • cup (80ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping

  • cup (70g) brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp cold butter cubed
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, mix milk, oil (or butter), egg, and vanilla.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, flour
  • Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  • Pour the cake batter into the greased pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over it.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped nuts or a drizzle of glaze on top.
  • Best served warm with coffee or tea.
  • Stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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