Ultimate Coffee Cake
This delightful coffee cake recipe combines soft, fluffy layers with a crunchy cinnamon topping, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether enjoyed during a lazy brunch or shared with friends over coffee, each bite promises warmth and nostalgia. Easy to make, this cake will impress your family and friends while filling your home with irresistible aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture using a spatula.
- For the topping, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts until crumbly.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with half the topping. Add remaining batter and finish with the rest of the topping.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg