Deliciously Easy Streusel Coffee Cake
Indulge in a slice of this deliciously easy streusel coffee cake, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. This recipe is a delightful way to start your day or to impress your guests with minimal effort. Featuring a fluffy cake base topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel, it's the kind of dish that brings everyone together, especially with the help of kids or grandkids in the kitchen. Gather your ingredients and enjoy the warmth of homemade goodness—perfectly paired with a cup of coffee or tea!
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 1/2 cups (all-purpose flour)
baking powder
2 teaspoons (for leavening)
egg
1 (beaten)
vegetable oil
1/4 cup (for moisture)
sugar
3/4 cup (granulated sugar)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
milk
1/2 cup (whole or any preferred milk)
brown sugar
1/4 cup (packed)
butter or margarine
1 tablespoon (softened)
flour
1 tablespoon (for streusel topping)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (for flavor)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
6
In a small bowl, prepare the topping by combining the brown sugar, softened butter, 1 tablespoon of flour, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
7
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your deliciously easy streusel coffee cake!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Deliciously Easy Streusel Coffee Cake?
It is a fluffy cake base topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 12 servings.
What oven temperature is required for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
What size pan should I use?
You can use either a 9-inch round or a 9-inch square baking pan.
How do I prepare the baking pan?
You should grease the 9-inch pan before pouring in the batter.
What are the main dry ingredients for the batter?
The cake base uses all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
What wet ingredients are used in this recipe?
The wet ingredients consist of one beaten egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
Should I mix the wet and dry ingredients separately?
Yes, stir the dry ingredients together in a large bowl and whisk the wet ingredients in a separate bowl before combining.
What is the rule for mixing the batter?
You should stir until just combined and be careful not to overmix.
What ingredients make up the streusel topping?
The topping consists of brown sugar, softened butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon of flour, and cinnamon.
How do I achieve the crumbly texture for the topping?
Mix the topping ingredients together in a small bowl until they reach a crumbly consistency.
How long does the coffee cake need to bake?
It needs to bake for about 25 minutes in a preheated oven.
How can I tell if the cake is done?
The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the cake cool before serving?
Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing.
What type of flour is recommended?
All-purpose flour is recommended for both the cake and the topping.
Can I use different types of milk?
Yes, you can use whole milk or any preferred milk of your choice.
What is the purpose of vegetable oil in this recipe?
Vegetable oil is added to provide moisture to the cake.
Why is baking powder included?
Baking powder is used as the leavening agent to help the cake rise.
Is the brown sugar for the topping packed or loose?
The 1/4 cup of brown sugar should be packed.
Does the butter for the topping need to be melted?
No, the butter or margarine should be softened rather than completely melted.
What flavor does the cinnamon add?
Cinnamon is used to provide the signature warm flavor of the streusel topping.
Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, it is a great recipe for kids or grandkids to help with in the kitchen.
What beverages go well with this cake?
It pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
What category does this recipe fall into?
This recipe is categorized under Breads.
How many total ingredients are required?
There are 11 ingredients in total, including items for the cake and the topping.
When is the best time to serve this?
It is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for either butter or margarine in the streusel topping.
Should the egg be beaten?
Yes, the recipe specifies using one beaten egg.
Is the topping added before or after baking?
The topping is sprinkled evenly over the raw batter before placing it in the oven.
Is this recipe considered easy for beginners?
Yes, it is designed to be a 'deliciously easy' recipe with minimal effort required.