Grandma's Old Fashioned Coffee Cake

Warm, nostalgic, and impossibly delicious, Grandma's Old Fashioned Coffee Cake is the ultimate homemade treat that feels like a hug in every bite. This classic recipe combines a tender, buttery cake with a perfectly spiced cinnamon brown sugar crumb topping that melts in your mouth. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and vanilla, and finished with a traditional crumble topping, this coffee cake comes together with ease in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, it pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, this timeless comfort-food dessert will whisk you back to cozy mornings at Grandma's table. Ideal for family gatherings or casual weekend indulgence, this coffee cake is a charming reminder of simpler, sweeter times.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create the crumb topping.

Step 8

Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Allow the coffee cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1194.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4057.2

Total Fat 165.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 788.8mg	0%
Sodium 2604.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 594.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 353.9g
Protein 52.7g	0%

Vitamin D 187.4IU	0%
Calcium 610.1mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 1100.4mg	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: 36.5%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 58.3%