Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake
This Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake is the ultimate cozy treat buttery, soft, and layered with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping that melts in your mouth. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or pairing with your morning cup of coffee
Ingredients:
For the Cinnamon Crumb Topping
⅔ cup (135g) packed light or dark brown sugar
¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Coffee Cake
1⅓ cups (166g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
2 tablespoons (30ml) milk (any type)
Optional Vanilla Icing
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons (30ml) milk or heavy cream
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form (some pea-sized bits are perfect). You’ll have about 2 cups of crumb mixture. Refrigerate while you prepare the batter.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another large bowl, cream together butter and sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium-high for 2–3 minutes until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream (it’s okay if the mixture looks slightly curdled).
Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing on low speed until combined. Stir in milk to create a thick, spreadable batter.
Spread half the batter into your prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup of crumb topping, then spread the remaining batter over top. Finish with the remaining crumb mixture.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the slightly warm cake. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Tips for the Best Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake:
Use full-fat sour cream for a rich, moist crumb.
Don’t skip chilling the crumb mixture it helps keep the topping crumbly and crisp!
For an extra indulgent touch, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumb layer.
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Bake the perfect Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake a soft, buttery cake layered with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping and vanilla drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
