Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
room temperature, 2 sticks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
room temperature preferred
- 3/4 cup yogurt
room temperature preferred, vanilla or plain
- 1/2 cup milk
room temperature preferred
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
melted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and non-stick spray.
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
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About this Recipe
Imagine waking up to the comforting aroma of warm cinnamon and buttery cake. This Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake recipe brings that cozy bakery experience right into your kitchen, perfect for a leisurely morning or an afternoon treat.
What makes this coffee cake stand out is its generous layers of flavor and texture. You'll find a rich, moist cake base, a delicate ribbon of spiced filling, and that utterly irresistible crumbly streusel topping. Using room temperature ingredients like butter, eggs, and yogurt is key; it ensures a perfectly emulsified batter, leading to a consistently tender and airy crumb.
Prepare yourself for a truly luxurious coffee cake experience. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of sweet brown sugar, fragrant cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla. The cake itself is incredibly moist and tender, thanks to the addition of yogurt, which also adds a subtle tang that beautifully balances the sweetness. The streusel, made with a delightful mix of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter, bakes up into a gloriously crisp and crumbly crown, offering a textural contrast that’s simply irresistible.
While this Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect as is, you can easily personalize it. Consider adding a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel mixture for an extra layer of crunch and nutty flavor. For a slightly different twist on the cake itself, you can experiment with the type of yogurt; while vanilla yogurt adds a touch of sweetness, plain yogurt will lean into a more classic, subtle tang.
This delightful cake is ideal for a special weekend breakfast, a welcoming brunch gathering, or as a comforting companion to your afternoon coffee or tea. Serve it simply, or with a light dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.