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Coffee Cake Topping

This Coffee Cake Topping elevates any ordinary cake into a delightful treat with its buttery crumble and a hint of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork or pastry cutter
  • Baking dish or sheet pan

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients to make the process smoother.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk them together until well blended.
  4. Add the softened butter to the dry mix. Blend it in with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. If using, fold in the chopped nuts into the crumb mixture.
  6. Lightly grease your baking dish or sheet pan to prevent sticking.
  7. Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over your prepared cake batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the topping is golden and the cake underneath is set.
  9. Let your cake cool slightly before slicing to keep the topping intact.

Notes

This topping works great with coffee, tea, or even ice cream.