Description
Coffee cake is the ultimate brunch treat, offering a delightful blend of warm cinnamon and buttery goodness in every bite. Perfect for Sunday mornings or any day that needs a little sunshine, this easy-to-make coffee cake will fill your home with an irresistible aroma. With its tender crumb and a sweet, crunchy topping, it promises to be a hit at family gatherings and casual get-togethers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy; gradually add granulated sugar and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture alternating with milk; mix gently until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts for topping; sprinkle over batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg