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cinnamon coffee cake

Grandma's Cinnamon Coffee Cake

This classic cinnamon coffee cake recipe is moist, tender, and topped with a delicious streusel. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 0.5 cup milk
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8x8 inch square pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, beaten egg, and milk.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel topping. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. It's delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This coffee cake is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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