Cozy Coffee Cake Recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

Yield

1 cake

Calories

Approximately 350 calories

Our Cozy Coffee Cake is the epitome of comfort baking, offering a warm embrace with every bite. This cake features a soft, moist crumb infused with rich coffee flavor, topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel that adds the perfect contrast in texture. Whether you’re a coffee lover or simply in search of a heartwarming treat, this cake is designed to satisfy. Its inviting aroma and delightful taste make it a must-have for any gathering, or simply as a personal indulgence alongside your favorite cup of coffee. Easy to make and even easier to fall in love with, our Cozy Coffee Cake is your next go-to recipe for a cozy, delicious experience.

Ingredients

2 cups of all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting the pan)
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened (plus extra for greasing the pan)
1 cup of granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of ground coffee (for a robust coffee flavor)
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the ground coffee.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
To make the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool before serving.

Tips & Tricks

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
For a deeper coffee flavor, consider using freshly ground coffee.
The streusel topping adds a delightful crunch; don’t skip it!
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Mise en Place

Ingredients

Utensils

All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Milk
Ground coffee
Brown sugar (for the topping)
Flour (for the topping)
Ground cinnamon (for the topping)

9-inch baking pan
Medium bowl
Large bowl
Whisk
Electric mixer or hand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Pastry blender or forks (for streusel)
Toothpick (for testing doneness)

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