Delicious Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in the delectable flavors of a homemade cream cheese coffee cake. With layers of moist cake, a sweet cream cheese filling, and a buttery streusel topping, this treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert. The cake is soft and tender, and the creamy filling adds a delightful tanginess. The crumbly streusel topping provides a wonderful crunch. This recipe is easy to make, and its rich, decadent taste will have you coming back for seconds. Enjoy this mouthwatering coffee cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a truly heavenly experience.

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the cream cheese filling:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the streusel topping:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract for the filling.
7. Spread half of the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
8. Dollop the cream cheese filling over the batter, and gently spread it out.
9. Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it evenly to cover the cream cheese filling.
10. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
11. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
12. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter.
13. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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