Coffee Cake

Serves 4

75 mins

652 Kcal

Coffee cake is a delicious baked item balancing the stiff, spicy flavour of coffee with soft, moist crumb while ideally accompanying your morning brew or afternoon tea. This cake, often served as a dessert or snack, is not a flavoured cake that tastes coffee but complements it, making it the best coffee lover's treat. This traditional coffee cake recipe has considerably more fundamental ingredients, including flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, mixed with the inclusion of baking powder to provide a very light structure, but generous layers of cinnamon-sugar streusel are included in the baking process by incorporating them into the batter and often spreading over the top before baking. The streusel topping, made from a mix of flour, sugar, butter, and spices, forms a crunchy, caramelised crust in perfectly appetising opposition to the tender interior of the cake. Coffeecake is such an elastic term, running a long way in variations. Blueberries, apples, and nuts are the most popular fruits for added taste and texture. The fragrance wafting through the kitchen of a freshly baked coffee cake is enough to make anyone swoon. It has a soothing, old-home quality, making it appealing in gatherings and brunches or simply because you want it as an indulgent treat. Sometimes, it is presented warm and powdered with sugar or a simple glaze, which makes it appear even more delectable. Paired with coffee, tea, or even just milk, this cake is the perfect gratification and satisfaction for one's hunger and mouth. This traditional oldie is sure to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Ingredients required for Coffee Cake

3/4 cup maida
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
6 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt
2 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup plain greek yoghurt
1/4 cup coffee
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract

Cooking steps for Coffee Cake

1
Preheat oven to 175 C or 350 F. Grease your 9-10 inch springform pan with 1-2 Tbsp butter and sprinkle it with flour not to let it stick.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Then add cold butter cubes and use your fingers to rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Place the streusel mixture in the refrigerator so that it chills while you prepare the cake batter.
3
Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a small bowl. Set aside.
4
Use your hand mixer in a large mixing bowl to cream the softened butter and sugar until it's fluffy and light, approximately 2-3 minutes. Then, add one egg at a time and mix well after each addition. You'll then add the Greek yoghurt, vanilla extract, and cold brew coffee. Mix at low speed until everything is combined and smooth.
5
Stir the dry ingredients with a low-speed mixer until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Pour half the batter into the prepared springform pan. Sprinkle half the chilled streusel mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the rest of the batter over the streusel and top with the rest of the streusel mixture.
7
Bake the cake for 40-60 minutes.
8
Check it for doneness at the 40-minute mark. Stick a toothpick in the center-it should come out clean when the cake is done.
9
Remove from pan and allow the cake to cool on a wire rack.
10
Mix the icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cold-brew coffee well in a small bowl till it becomes smooth. Pour over the top of the cake when the cake is cool.
11
Cut the coffee cake and warm it, or set it aside at room temperature to enjoy cooling down. Serve teamed with a nice cup of hot coffee or tea; this makes it perfect for any kind of gathering or as a special comfort in your place.
12
Enjoy this tasty coffee cake recipe and use it with any addition you prefer: nuts, fruits, or anything else that might seem appealing.

Shop Ingredients

Cinnamon (1/2 Tsp)

Baking Powder (1 Tsp)

Eggs (2 large)

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White Sugar (2 cup)

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Plain Greek Yoghurt (3/4 cup)

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Maida (3/4 cup)

Salt

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Brown Sugar (3/4 cup)

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Unsalted Butter (6 Tbsp)

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Coffee (1/4 cup)

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FAQs

What is the difference between coffee cake and regular cake?

What makes coffee cake different from regular cakes is that it has less sugar content compared with the latter, as it was designed originally to be combined or eaten alongside coffee or tea. It consists of a streusel topping that is often crunch-like and has a light-moist texture that will go well with the beverage. Unlike most traditional cakes, coffee cakes are often served without topping or lightly dusted with powdered sugar, making them an excellent choice for breakfast or as an all-day snack.

Can I modify the recipe of coffee cake?

Of course! Coffee cake is very versatile and can take on so many different flavour combinations and mixed-ins. You can use blueberries, strawberries, or apples to give the muffins that extra sweetness and texture. You can also add some nuts, like walnuts or pecans, for that lovely crunch. Spices, like nutmeg or cardamom, will add a punch to either the batter or streusel. You are also welcome to try experimenting with extracts, such as almond or vanilla, to give that somewhat classic recipe a unique twist.

How do I store coffee cake?

Keep your coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For more extended periods over three days, keep it refrigerated for almost one week. For any longer storage purposes, freeze. Wrap the cooled coffee cake tightly in plastic wrap and aluminium foil. Freeze; keeps for three months. Thaw at room temperature or warm slightly in the oven before serving.