Buttermilk Streusel Coffee Cake—because life’s too short for boring breakfasts or predictable desserts. This soft, tender cake features the magic duo of tangy buttermilk and buttery streusel. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and a crunch that’s unapologetically indulgent. It’s versatile enough to pass as brunch or dessert, but let’s not kid ourselves—it’s coffee’s new best friend. Make this cake, and people will think you spent hours in the kitchen. Spoiler alert: you didn’t. Get ready for compliments that your modesty won’t know how to handle.

Buttermilk Streusel Coffee Cake
A buttery, moist coffee cake with a crunchy streusel topping that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- For the streusel, combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Mix in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin C: 1%
- Folate: 4%
Additional Notes
- Swap cinnamon for cardamom or add chopped nuts to the streusel for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of icing for an extra treat.