Easy Coffee Cake Recipe
This Easy Coffee Cake Recipe is simple but impressive and always a crowd-pleaser! The rich cake is sweet, but not overly sweet, layered with a nutty cinnamon filling, and topped with an irresistible streusel topping. It's everything we love in classic coffee cake, but taken up a notch in flavor and texture! Pair this perfect recipe with whatever hot beverage you sip and enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Filling
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Streusel Topping
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add all of the cake ingredients to a large bowl and stir them well.
- Combine all of the filling in a small bowl and stir well, and set aside.
- Add all of the streusel ingredients to a medium bowl and stir well with a fork into a crumbly mixture.
- Add half of the cake batter to a 9x9 pan and spread to make it even.
- Sprinkle over the filling to completely cover.
- Add the remaining batter and spread smooth.
- Top with the crumbled streusel topping and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 25-30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Storing:
- Room-Temperature - Cover the coffee cake tightly and keep it at room temp for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator - For longer storage, cover it tightly and pop it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer - You can freeze the tightly wrapped coffee cake for up to 3 months. To thaw it, set it out at room temp for 1-2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1PieceCalories: 368kcal
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