Lucy's Coffee Cake

Indulge in the comforting sweetness of Lucy's Coffee Cake, a timeless recipe crafted to elevate your morning coffee or afternoon tea break. Featuring a tender, buttery crumb made with creamy buttermilk and a hint of vanilla, this cake is crowned with a rich cinnamon-brown sugar streusel for a delightful crunch in every bite. The crowning touch comes from a luscious vanilla glaze, drizzled over the warm cake for an extra layer of sweetness. Ready in just under an hour, this easy-to-make coffee cake is perfect for brunch gatherings, cozy weekends, or as a shareable dessert. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Lucy's Coffee Cake is sure to become a beloved classic in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 4

Mix in the vanilla extract to the butter mixture, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk in 3 additions, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together for the streusel topping. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix with a fork until clumps form.

Step 7

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the pan.

Step 8

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

Step 9

While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar (to thicken) or milk (to thin).

Step 10

Allow the coffee cake to cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan. Once slightly cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Step 11

Slice into 12 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1289.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4294.0

Total Fat 165.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 789.0mg	0%
Sodium 2557.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 659.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 420.0g
Protein 54.2g	0%

Vitamin D 221.9IU	0%
Calcium 630.3mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 1113.7mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 60.8%