Coffee Cake
A tender, buttery coffee cake with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in 1 egg.
- 4
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined—batter will be thick.
- 5
Pour batter into prepared pan. For streusel, mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle over top (optional: add chopped nuts).
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- electric mixer or wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- toothpick
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