Classic Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt, pinch; 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut up; Cake; 2 tablespoons white vinegar, plus enough milk to equal 1 cup (or use 1 cup buttermilk); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

Topping
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt, pinch
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut up
Cake
2 tablespoons white vinegar, plus enough milk to equal 1 cup (or use 1 cup buttermilk)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F; coat 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2
For topping, in medium bowl, blend brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt.
3
With pastry blender, cut butter into flour mixture until crumbs form; chill.
4
For cake, (if not using buttermilk) pour vinegar into a measuring cup; add enough milk to equal 1 cup.
5
Set aside.
6
In medium bow, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
7
In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy, 2 minutes.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
9
Working in batches, beat in milk mixture alternately with flour mixture.
10
Scrape batter into pan.
11
Sprinkle with topping.
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
13
Cool in pan on wire rack.
14
Dust with confectioners' sugar; cut in squares.
15
If you don't own a powdered sugar sifter, use a wire-mesh container or strainger to dust top of cake.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Classic Coffee Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Coffee Cake

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