Breakfast Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Breakfast Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided; 1/2 cup nutlike cereal nuggets (such as Grape-Nuts); 2 teaspoons instant espresso granules; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 3/4 ounces); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt (about 8 ounces); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup egg substitute; Cooking spray; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons cooled brewed coffee

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup nutlike cereal nuggets (such as Grape-Nuts)
2 teaspoons instant espresso granules
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 7 3/4 ounces)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup egg substitute
Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons cooled brewed coffee

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cereal, espresso granules, and cinnamon in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
3
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, remaining 1 cup granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add yogurt, butter, and egg substitute; beat with an electric mixer on low speed 1 minute or until combined. Spread half of batter into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cereal mixture; top with remaining half of batter. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool in pan.
4
Combine powdered sugar and coffee in a small bowl; spread glaze evenly over top of cake. Cut into 12 pieces.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided, 1/2 cup nutlike cereal nuggets (such as Grape-Nuts), 2 teaspoons instant espresso granules, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Coffee Cake falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Breakfast Coffee Cake

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