Coffee Cake Recipe

A proper coffee cake needs that cinnamon streusel layer running through the middle, not just on top. This version builds it right into the batter.

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Why You’ll Love This Coffee Cake Recipe

• Soft and moist texture
• Rich cinnamon flavor
• Easy ingredients
• Perfect for breakfast or dessert
• Bakery-style results at home

How to make perfect coffee cake ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream

For the Cinnamon Filling

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Streusel Topping

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the streusel topping by combining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
5. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
6. Alternate dry ingredients with sour cream until combined.
7. Spread half the batter into a greased pan.
8. Sprinkle cinnamon filling over the batter.
9. Add remaining batter and top with streusel.
10. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
11. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

• Use room-temperature ingredients.
• Do not overmix the batter.
• Measure flour accurately.
• Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing.

Storage Instructions

• Room Temperature: Up to 3 days.
• Refrigerator: Up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

• Calories: 320
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 15g
• Sugar: 24g

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Coffee Cake Pan Size and Doneness

A 9-inch square pan gives this coffee cake enough surface area for an even streusel layer. A similar round pan also works, but a loaf pan is deeper and can need additional baking time. Start checking at the lower end of the stated range. The cake is ready when the center springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out without wet batter; a few moist crumbs are fine.

Coffee Cake Troubleshooting

If the topping sinks, the batter may have been too warm or the streusel pieces too large. Keep the topping cool and crumble it into small pieces. If the cake turns dense, the usual causes are overmixing after adding flour or using too much flour. Stir only until the dry streaks disappear, and measure flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling the top.

Serving and Reheating

Let the cake cool before cutting so the crumb and filling can set. Serve it at room temperature or warm individual slices briefly. If frozen, wrap slices separately, thaw them in the refrigerator or at room temperature, and warm only the portion you plan to eat.