Chocolate Buttercrunch Coffee Cake

Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of Chocolate Buttercrunch Coffee Cake, a delightful treat that perfectly blends tender layers of moist vanilla cake with a luscious, cinnamon-spiced buttercrunch topping. Crafted with semi-sweet chocolate chips, brown sugar, and optional toasted nuts, this cake boasts a crunchy caramelized texture that’s irresistibly sweet with a hint of warmth. Ideal for a cozy brunch, an afternoon snack, or a special dessert, this coffee cake is easy to prepare in under an hour, making it as practical as it is delicious. Serve it with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate comforting pairing.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 units large eggs
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cups chopped toasted pecans or almonds (optional)
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the chocolate chips, brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), and cinnamon to create the buttercrunch topping.

Step 6

Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle half of the buttercrunch topping evenly over the batter.

Step 8

Pour the remaining half of the batter gently over the topping, spreading it carefully to avoid disturbing the layers.

Step 9

Sprinkle the second half of the buttercrunch topping over the top layer of batter.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1186.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4330.1

Total Fat 199.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 98.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 652.3mg	0%
Sodium 2328.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 620.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 399.7g
Protein 61.3g	0%

Vitamin D 160.5IU	0%
Calcium 488.4mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 1098.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 54.8%