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A freshly baked coffee cake with a crumble topping, served on a white plate.

Proven Way to Grow Coffee Cake with 5 Secrets

This guide reveals the secrets to successfully "growing" coffee cake, focusing on achieving a perfectly moist crumb and a delightful streusel topping. Follow these tips to cultivate the ultimate coffee cake experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • wooden skewer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan, then set it aside.
  2. To make the streusel, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form, then set aside.
Baking the Cake
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, add a drizzle of glaze made from powdered sugar and milk after the cake has cooled. Do not overmix the batter, as this can lead to a dry cake.