Cinnamon Coffee Cake With Streusel Crumb Topping Recipe

Savor a moist and irresistibly buttery cake loaded with warm cinnamon flavor and crowned with a crumbly streusel topping. Ideal as a breakfast pastry or indulgent dessert, it delivers a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Enjoy this Traditional Coffee Cake and Dessert Loafs Recipes for a truly delightful treat.

This Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe is one of my favorites because it’s moist, buttery and full of cinnamon flavor. I always love starting my morning with this treat or even enjoying it as an after dinner dessert.

The cake batter is made from simple ingredients like 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup unsalted butter that has been softened. I add 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup milk, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to give it that unique taste.

What makes it extra special is the streusel crumb topping; it’s just a mix of 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter. This recipe reminds me of classic Coffee Cake With Pie Filling and Traditional Coffee Cake recipes, and its nutritional value makes it a great choice for Baking For Two Desserts when you want a little extra treat.

Enjoy!

Why I Like this Recipe

I love this cinnamon coffee cake because it’s super moist and buttery. The crunchy streusel topping adds an awesome texture that I can’t get enough of. I really dig the bold cinnamon flavor that makes it taste homey and comforting. Plus, it’s so easy to make even when I’m in a rush in the morning or want a quick dessert after dinner.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: Provides a sturdy base and carbs essential for cake structure.
• Granulated sugar: Sweetens the batter and creates caramelized bits for extra flavor.
• Unsalted butter: Offers rich flavor and tender crumb enhancer with moisture and fat content.
• Eggs: Provide protein and help structure, binding all ingredients in perfect harmony.
• Sour cream: Adds tang and moisture that balances sweetness and softens the crumb.
• Brown sugar: Used in the streusel topping for crunchy, caramelized, extra sweet texture.
• Ground cinnamon: Offers warm spice and antioxidant benefits to both cake and topping.

Ingredient Quantities

• Main Cake Batter:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• Streusel Crumb Topping:
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.

3. In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) with 1 cup granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy.

4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

5. Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/3 cup milk, then gradually add your dry ingredients until just combined.

6. In a separate bowl for the streusel, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.

7. Add 1/4 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter to the streusel mix and use a fork (or your fingers) to work the butter in until the topping looks crumbly.

8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smoothly spread it out, then evenly sprinkle the streusel crumb topping over the batter.

9. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Let the cake cool in the pan before slicing and serving warm. Enjoy your delicious cinnamon coffee cake!

Equipment Needed

1. Oven – Make sure it’s preheated to 350°F
2. 9×9 inch baking pan – Grease it with butter or non-stick spray
3. Medium mixing bowl – For whisking the dry ingredients
4. Large mixing bowl – To cream the butter and sugar and mix in eggs
5. Whisk – To blend the dry ingredients smoothly
6. Electric mixer or hand mixer – To beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
7. Measuring cups and spoons – For accurate measurements of flour, sugar, spices and liquids
8. Spatula – To gently fold in the flour mixture and later spread the batter evenly in the pan
9. Fork – To work the cold butter into the streusel mixture (you can use your fingers if needed)
10. Cooling rack – To cool the cake once it’s done baking (or you can cool it directly in the pan)

FAQ

Cinnamon Coffee Cake With Streusel Crumb Topping Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Unsalted Butter: If you dont have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter but remember to reduce the extra salt in the recipe
• Sour Cream: Greek yogurt works pretty good as a substitute, just make sure its plain and unsweetened
• Milk: You can swap regular milk with almond milk or soy milk especially if you’re looking for a dairy-free option
• Brown Sugar: If you dont have brown sugar on hand, try mixing white sugar with a little molasses to get a similar flavor

Pro Tips

1. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start. It really helps the batter mix up better so the cake comes out light and fluffy.
2. When you mix in the dry ingredients, stir just until they’re combined. A few lumps are fine and overmixing can make the cake kind of tough.
3. For your crumb topping, work the cold butter in until you see big crumbs, not a powder. This helps give the topping a nice crunch every bite.
4. Let the cake cool a bit in the pan before you cut it. It helps the crumb topping set and makes slicing a lot easier.