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Published: Apr 5, 2022 ยท Last Updated On: Sep 15, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

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The buttery cinnamon streusel coffee cake is not just good. It is an obsession that has you reaching for the second and third slice in no time. A genuine melt-in-the-mouth recipe, the crunch from the streusel ribboned in and on the cake hooks you in with the contrasting texture.

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Packed with spoons full of cinnamon, the aroma of the baking cake makes you drop everything and just relish it. The best part about the cake? It can be eaten with coffee or tea. The coffee drinkers enjoyed it with their cuppa and I with my tea. We all happily report A+ results. 

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What is a coffee cake?

Like tea cakes that are bereft of chai masala or tea leaves in their batter, coffee cakes are not seasoned with the rich, deep aroma and flavor of coffee. So why is it called a coffee cake when, in fact, it doesnโ€™t contain any? Well, because it is meant to be shared with family and friends over a cup of coffee.ย 

Itโ€™s a light sponge cake topped with a streusel spiced with cinnamon (and sometimes a pinch of cardamom), so the taste comes alive when relished between sips of coffee. 

How to make cinnamon streusel coffee cake?

I love cakes, cookies, pies, and really desserts in any form, but what I canโ€™t absolutely stand is the dictatorship of sugar in cloying, overly sweet treats. So, while this coffee cake is packed with sugar in the streusel, in the batter, and in the glaze, itโ€™s not overwhelming, make-your-teeth-ache sweet. I deliberately kept the amount of sugar on the lower side, creating a balance where the flavors shine.

Start with streusel topping

Step 1: Grease your pan. I used an 8" square one and set the oven to preheat.

Step 2: Whisk all-purpose flour, white sugar, and brown sugar with a generous, generous dose of cinnamon.

Step 3: Add very, very finely chopped pecans, and then pour melted butter. Get your hands in and combine (or use a fork) until everything is nicely moistened and clumpy. 

Streusel and batter for making Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
Layering the batter and streusel

Coffee cake batter

Step 4: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (if youโ€™re using unsalted butter).

Step 5: In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in 2 eggs along with vanilla extract. Beat well.

Step 6: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet in 3 parts, alternating with sour cream. So, you begin with a portion of the dry ingredients, mix, then add in half your sour cream, mix again, follow with another third of the dry ingredients, then the rest of the sour cream, and finally the last of the dry ingredients. 

Ready to bake Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Bake the coffee streusel cake

Step 7: Spoon half of the thick, beautiful batter into the prepared pan, even it out, and then top with an avalanche of crumbly streusel. Donโ€™t use it all because weโ€™re going to pile some on top of it, too.

Step 8: Make a second layer of the cake batter and then top it with the remaining streusel. 

Step 9: Press it down slightly and with a feather touch, then bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

My notes on the sour cream streusel coffee cake

  • Be gentle when combining the dry and wet ingredients, and donโ€™t overmix.
  • Insert a skewer into the cake to check for doneness. It should come out clean. Another test is to check if the center feels springy.
  • Let it cool before you cut it into squares and serve.
  • Unadorned, the cinnamon streusel coffee cake is bewitching. But if youโ€™re feeling festive and want to turn up the volume, drizzle with cinnamon glaze.
  • To make, whisk icing sugar with milk and cinnamon till thick. 
  • Thanks to the sour cream, the coffee cake stays moist for a couple of days, even when left on the countertop. 
  • My corner of the world is reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 F), so it just had to be refrigerated. But microwaving the leftovers for a couple of seconds did the trick. 

Variations

Nuts: Adding pecans to the streusel is completely optional. Donโ€™t have them at hand? Walnuts or any other nut you prefer are an excellent substitute. 

Add-ins: The easiest (and tastiest) add-in for the batter is cocoa powder to make it chocolaty. Coffee is another option. Who says coffee cake should never contain coffee? Pander to your palate. 

Fruits: Blueberries are the traditional choice for coffee cake with streusel. But again, donโ€™t let that limit your imagination. Fold in any fruit you prefer in the batter. 

Sour cream: Greek yogurt is an alternative. While it wonโ€™t give you the same tender texture as sour cream, the flavor still has that tangy note, and the crumb a little lighter. Homemade yogurt is also an option; just make sure it is well strained because youโ€™ll need that very, very thick consistency. 

Glaze: Honestly, itโ€™s up to you whether to decorate the cake or leave it as-is. But a draping of salted caramel would be a delicious choice. 

Give the cinnamon streusel coffee cake a whirl. Itโ€™s:

Soft and fluffy to a fault

A great make-ahead treat

Accompanies a cup of coffee unbelievably

As satisfying to eat warm as it is at room temperature

Not heavy, despite the richness of butter and sour cream

A wonderful recipe to have in your baking repertoire

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Vegan Baked Cinnamon Donuts

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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Natasha Minocha
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is no-fuss, easy to make & so delicious. Every bite is layered with crunchy cinnamon streusel and the softest, buttery cake crumb!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Streusel

  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup White sugar
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Butter, melted
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon powder

Cake

  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt If using unsalted butter.
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs, at room temperature
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup Sour cream You can also use plain Greek yogurt

Cinnamon Glaze (Optional)

  • 1/4 cup Icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease an 8" pan well.

Streusel

  • Combine flour, both the sugars, and cinnamon powder in a small bowl.
  • Stir in the melted butter. Combine with a fork until the mixture is moistened and a little clumpy. Set aside.

Cake

  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat well.
  • Now add in the flour mixture ( in 3 additions), alternating with sour cream ( in 2 additions). Beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Transfer half the batter into your prepared pan. Top evenly with the streusel.
  • Add the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the streusel. Press it down gently.
  • Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes at 180 C, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake completely in the pan. Drizzle over the glaze. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Cinnamon Glaze

  • Whisk all 3 ingredients in a small bowl until a smooth, thick glaze is formed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 616mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Ni says

    April 23, 2022 at 9:07 pm

    Hi how much coffee powder can we add in to the batter?

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      April 25, 2022 at 11:36 am

      Hello Ni, it really depends on how much coffee flavor you would like. I'd say maybe a tablespoon should give a nice, light flavor. Hope this helps. ๐Ÿ™‚

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      • Ni says

        April 28, 2022 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you

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