Best Easy Coffee Cake Recipe
This simple, quick coffee cake brings all the sweet, buttery flavors you love with minimal effort. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or vegan butter
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- For the streusel topping, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin A: 5%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze for extra sweetness.
- Use full-fat milk for a richer taste.
- Don’t skip the vinegar—it makes the cake extra fluffy.
- Let the cake cool before cutting to get perfect slices.