Cinnamon-Streusel Coffee Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 5
Cinnamon-Streusel Coffee Cake that is perfect for breakfast or dessert
in Baked Goods

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
coarse salt
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter , cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature , plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
coarse salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
510
Sugar
39g
Fat
32g
Cinnamon-Streusel Coffee Cake is a classic baked good that is perfect for serving at breakfast or as a dessert. This recipe features a moist and tender cake base, studded with crunchy pecans and topped with a sweet and spicy cinnamon-streusel crumble. The addition of a simple glaze adds an extra touch of sweetness, making this the perfect treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or tea. Despite its indulgent flavor, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, and requires just a few simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
2.Make the streusel: Combine flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or rub in using your fingers until small to medium clumps form. Mix in 1 cup pecans.
3.Make the cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on high until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; mix in vanilla. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in three parts and sour cream in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
5.Spoon half the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the streusel mixture. Repeat.
6.Bake until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool in pan 20 minutes. Lift cake from pan using parchment; transfer to a wire rack.
7.Make the glaze: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cake, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans.

PROS

The cinnamon-streusel coffee cake is a delicious treat to serve with coffee or tea.

It has a delicious sweet and spicy flavor, and the texture is moist and crumbly.

It is easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.

CONS

This cake can be quite high in calories and sugar, making it a treat that should be enjoyed in moderation.

It is also quite rich and can be heavy on the stomach if eaten in large quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake may not be the healthiest option, it does have some nutritional value.
The pecans provide healthy fats and protein, and the cinnamon has been linked to a number of health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving blood sugar control.

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