Let’s be real—coffee and cake together? Genius. This Coffee Streusel Cake brings together bold, rich coffee flavor with the perfect streusel topping. Imagine a cake that gives you that caffeine kick without the awkward gulp of morning brew. It’s a cozy, sweet treat that’s slightly crumbly and irresistibly moist. It’s not a cake for those who fear coffee’s power—it’s for those who live for the deep flavors. Warning: One slice will turn you into a coffee-cake convert. Forget regular breakfast cakes. This is what mornings should be about.
Coffee Streusel Cake
A decadent coffee cake topped with a crunchy, cinnamon streusel. Sweet, rich, and just the right amount of caffeinated chaos.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
Instructions
Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat in eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and softened butter. Slowly add the cooled coffee and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Make the Streusel Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel over the cake batter.
Bake:
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Potassium: 4%
Pro Tips for Perfection:
- Use strong brewed coffee to make sure the flavor shines through.
- Chill the butter for the streusel—it makes it extra crumble-tastic.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg into the cake batter.
- If you’re feeling fancy, drizzle with a simple coffee glaze after baking.
