Crumb Cake or Coffee Cake with Easy Streusel Topping

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crumb Cake or Coffee Cake with Easy Streusel Topping, a classic treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Featuring a tender, buttery cake base infused with vanilla, this recipe is topped with a delectably crumbly streusel made from brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make cake combines simplicity with soul-warming flavors. Whether served warm or at room temperature, a dusting of powdered sugar takes this coffee cake to the next level. It’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that’s as ideal for casual family gatherings as it is for elegant dessert tables. Keywords: crumb cake, coffee cake, streusel topping, easy recipe, breakfast cake, cinnamon dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for optional dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Cut 1/2 cup of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup of whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

To prepare the streusel topping, whisk together 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour in a small bowl.

Step 7

Stir 6 tablespoons of melted butter into the streusel mixture until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel generously and evenly over the cake batter.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust the top with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(981.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3492.3

Total Fat 133.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 696.6mg	0%
Sodium 2314.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 531.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 269.6g
Protein 52.4g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 392.4mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 861.8mg	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: 34.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 60.0%