BEST EVER Coffee Cake
This coffee cake recipe promises the perfect balance of moist, tender cake and a generous, crunchy crumb topping with a hint of cinnamon. It's surprisingly easy to make and will disappear quickly, leaving everyone begging for more.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Pastry blender or fingers
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Oven
- Wooden skewer
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup 1 stick
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat the butter and sugars together on high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 full minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Add in thirds, mixing until just combined after each addition. Don't overmix!
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter cubes for the crumb topping. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, measure flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough cake. Use cold butter for the crumb topping to ensure distinct, crumbly pieces. Store leftover coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Consider adding nuts, fruit, or a glaze for variations.