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Streusel Coffee Cake

A delightful coffee cake with a tender crumb, sweet cinnamon filling, and a crumbly streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Oven mitts
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter and mix until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts for the streusel topping.
  8. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half the streusel mixture on top, layer the remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the streusel.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with coffee or tea for a perfect accompaniment.