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Coffee Cake

This classic coffee cake features a tender crumb and a sweet brown sugar cinnamon streusel, perfect for morning gatherings or casual get-togethers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 piece egg Use room temperature
  • 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola) Can substitute with melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla Use extract for better flavor
  • 3/4 cup sugar Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk Use room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups flour Measure correctly for best results
Streusel Ingredients
  • 2 T butter (melted) Helps bind the mixture
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 T flour
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped, optional) For added crunch and flavor
Icing (optional)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to preference
  • 1 T milk (extra, if needed) To thin icing for drizzling

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, oil, vanilla, sugar, milk, and salt. Whisk until fully blended.
  3. Add the baking powder and flour to the mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Streusel Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and chopped walnuts until crumbly.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the top of the cake batter.
  3. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Optional Icing
  1. If using, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

Store the cake at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.