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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cake. Mix well.
- 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.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 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.
- Once the cake has cooled, slice and serve. Enjoy!
