Sesame Streusel Coffee Cake

Delight your taste buds with this Sesame Streusel Coffee Cake, a rich and tender dessert that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. This recipe puts a unique twist on classic coffee cake by incorporating nutty tahini in the batter and a crisp sesame streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Made with creamy Greek yogurt for a soft, moist texture and warmly spiced with cinnamon, this cake strikes the perfect balance between comforting and innovative flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s baked to golden perfection in under an hour, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion. Whether paired with your morning coffee or served as a sweet finale, this sesame coffee cake is an irresistible blend of familiarity and sophistication.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 0.25 cup white sesame seeds
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 cup softened unsalted butter (for streusel)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)

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, whisk together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together 0.75 cups of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and tahini.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the Greek yogurt, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix just until combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine 0.25 cups of white sesame seeds, 0.75 cups of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.25 cups of softened unsalted butter, and 0.5 cups of flour. Use a fork or your fingers to mix until crumbly for the sesame streusel topping.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5056.0

Total Fat 252.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1101.0mg	0%
Sodium 3331.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 615.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 316.9g
Protein 95.8g	0%

Vitamin D 248.5IU	0%
Calcium 3263.5mg	0%
Iron 10738.2mg	0%
Potassium 1459.4mg	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: 44.4%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 48.2%