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coffee cake

Coffee Cake

A moist, cinnamon-spiced coffee cake with a buttery crumb topping—perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Crumb Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. For the crumb topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cake batter.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For extra decadence, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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