Indulge in the heavenly taste of this easy platz coffee cake. Made with simple ingredients, this cake is a perfect treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. The moist and fluffy cake topped with a cinnamon streusel filling will satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few steps, you can bake this delightful cake and impress your family and friends. Enjoy a slice of this deliciousness with a hot cup of coffee and start your day on a sweet note!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of softened butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon streusel mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the streusel layer. Use a spatula to spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon streusel mixture on top of the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.
- Slice the cake and enjoy with a freshly brewed cup of coffee!
Interesting Facts
The word 'platz' refers to a type of coffee cake commonly enjoyed in the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States.
Coffee cakes get their name because they are traditionally served with a cup of coffee.
This recipe can be easily adapted by adding your favorite nuts or fruits to the cinnamon streusel mixture for added flavor and texture.