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Soft vanilla crumb carries almond flavor beautifully today. Streusel adds buttery crunch on top. Bake until center springs back softly. Freeze extras tightly for weekday rescue plans later. Serve warm with coffee and smug calm energy now add more words five six seven eight nine ten
Almond Coffee Cake
This almond coffee cake features a tender vanilla crumb, rich almond flavor, and buttery crunchy topping. It is easy enough for weekdays and lovely enough to impress accidental guests.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- whisk
- Spatula,
- 8×8 Baking Pan
- Cooling rack
- Freezer
- knife
- Measuring cups
- oven
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Almond Topping
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 4 tbsp cold butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk sugar, melted butter, eggs, sour cream, milk, almond extract, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined. Batter should be thick and creamy.
- Mix almonds, brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly clusters form.
- Spread batter evenly in pan. Scatter almond topping across the surface.
- Bake 35 to 38 minutes until golden and center springs back lightly.
- Cool 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
For softer texture, remove when center is just set. For crispier edges, bake a few extra minutes. Freeze wrapped slices up to two months. Chill before slicing for cleaner pieces. Add berries, orange zest, or chocolate chips for flavor changes. Store covered two days room temperature or five days chilled.
