How to Bake a Perfect Coffee Cake at Home 2023

 Coffee Cake 

A classic coffee-flavored cake, often topped with a streusel crumb topping. Here's a recipe for a delicious and classic coffee cake with a streusel crumb topping:

Ingredients:

For the streusel topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch cake pan by greasing it with butter and lightly flouring.
2. To make the streusel topping, mix together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans (if using) in a small mixing bowl.
3. Cut in the softened butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the instant coffee powder.
7. Gradually mix in the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
8. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
10. Pour the remaining batter on top of the streusel and smooth the top with a spatula.
11. Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the batter.
12. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
13. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Once the cake is completely cooled, slice and serve.

Enjoy your delicious and classic Coffee Cake with a streusel crumb topping!

Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.

Coffee Cake Nutrition information

Nutrient information for the entire recipe:

• Total calories: 3545
• Total fat: 172g
• Saturated fat: 87g
• Cholesterol: 623mg
• Sodium: 2228mg
• Total carbohydrates: 467g
• Dietary fiber: 8g
• Sugars: 250g
• Protein: 38g

Note: The above information is based on using all the ingredients mentioned in the recipe including the optional pecans in the streusel topping. The nutrient values may vary slightly based on the brands and types of ingredients used.