Harvest Streusel Coffee Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12
Scrumptious Harvest Streusel Coffee Cake recipe for a cozy breakfast or dessert
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Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ripe peaches , about 1 1/4 lbs ( choice of fruit , use plums , nectarines , apples or pears )
3/4 cup butter , softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons cold butter , diced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
414
Sugar
37g
Fat
19g
This Harvest Streusel Coffee Cake is the perfect treat for a lazy weekend morning or a cozy dessert after dinner. Made with ripe peaches and a generous amount of warming spices, this cake is bursting with flavor and texture. The streusel topping adds a sweet and crunchy contrast to the soft texture of the cake and makes it even more irresistible. Serve it with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgence.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2.Cut the peaches into small pieces (peeling is optional) and set aside.
3.In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt.
5.Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Stir in the peaches until just combined.
6.For the streusel topping, mix together the brown sugar, flour, chopped almonds, crystallized ginger, and cold butter until crumbly.
7.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the streusel topping over the top.
8.Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

PROS

This cake is fluffy, moist, and packed with juicy pieces of fruit.
The streusel topping adds a sweet and crunchy contrast to the soft texture of the cake.
Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

CONS

This cake is relatively high in fat and calories due to the butter and sugar content.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not exactly a health food, the addition of fresh fruit provides vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Ginger is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and almonds are a good source of healthy fats and protein.

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