Crumbly Coffee Cakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the crumb topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the crumb topping.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nothing beats a warm slice of coffee cake on a lazy Sunday morning. This recipe for crumbly coffee cakes is easy to make and produces a tender, buttery cake with a sweet and crunchy crumb topping. Serve with a hot cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a little bit of heaven in every bite. Whether you're a coffee cake lover or a newcomer, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. So why wait? Get your oven preheated and start baking up some crumbly coffee cake bliss today!
