Old-Fashioned Coffee Cake

A delightful buttery cake with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping, perfect for any breakfast or brunch.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with 1 cup of sour cream, until just combined.

6. In a separate bowl, prepare the crumb topping by mixing 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

7. Cut in 1/4 cup of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

8. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating

To reheat, warm slices in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 5 minutes or microwave individual slices for 15-20 seconds.

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This recipe is for informational purposes only. Always follow proper food safety practices, cook foods to safe internal temperatures, and store leftovers appropriately. Results may vary.