Delicious and Easy Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in a flavorful and moist streusel coffee cake that pairs perfectly with a cup of hot coffee. This easy recipe combines a tender cake base with a sweet and crunchy streusel topping. It's a classic American dessert that will satisfy your cravings. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, you can quickly whip up this delightful treat for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

• Cake:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 cup milk
• - 2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 2 large eggs
• Streusel Topping:
• - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
• - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cake. Mix well.
3. Add the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
4. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter for the streusel topping. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to combine the ingredients until crumbly.
6. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake has cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy!

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