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Coffee Cake

This coffee cake recipe is moist and buttery with a ribbon of cinnamon in the middle and brown sugar streusel topping. It has a deliciously tender crumb because it's made with sour cream and the cinnamon streusel doubles as the filling and topping. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coffee Cake
Servings: 15 pieces

Ingredients

Cinnamon Filling & Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 unsalted butter melted

Vanilla Cake

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cups milk

Glaze

  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cream or milk

Instructions

  • Lightly grease and flour a  9x13 inch pan. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. 

Make the Filling and Streusel

  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar & cinnamon.
  • Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Make the Cake Batter

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt. 
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. (about 2 minutes).
  • Mix in the eggs 1 at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In a liquid measuring cup whisk together the sour cream and milk.
  • With the electric mixer on low speed beat about 1/3 of the flour mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with about 1/3 of the sour cream and milk. 
  • Repeat the process until combined, turning off the mixer and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Assemble & Bake

  • Spoon about 1/2 of the cake batter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Smooth the top.
  • Sprinkle about 1 cup of streusel mixture on top of the cake batter.
  • Spoon the remaining cake batter over top of the struesel, then gently spread it over top.
  • Crumble the remaining streusel over top of the cake batter. 
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the cake doesn't wobble if you give the pan a gentle nudge.
  • Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it.

Glaze

  • In a small bowl whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons of cream.
  • If it seems to thin, add a little more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add in a little more cream about 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • Drizzle over top. 

Notes

Make Ahead Tips
  • Coffee cake is best enjoyed the same day as its baked.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week
  • Coffee cake can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Then serve at room temperature.
  • To reheat - remove any plastic wrap, cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 5-10 minutes at 350F.