Traditional Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle over the top of the cake batter.
4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Interesting Facts

• Coffee cake is a cake flavored with or intended to be eaten with coffee.
• Coffee cake is popular in many countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and the Nordic countries.
• Coffee cake can be made with various ingredients, such as nuts, fruits, and chocolate.