Coffee cake: the name itself conjures up images of cozy mornings, warm kitchens, and the promise of a delicious sweet treat. This cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up alongside a cup of coffee or tea. Let’s jump into this scrumptious recipe.
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch pan with grease and parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream, then gradually blend in dry ingredients without overmixing.
- For the topping, mix cold butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Spread the batter in the pan, top with crumble, and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy with coffee or tea.
