Moist coffee cake

Moist coffee cake is a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack alongside a hot cup of coffee. Below is a recipe for a moist coffee cake with a cinnamon streusel topping:

Moist Coffee Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
• ½ cup (120ml) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Streusel Topping:

• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
• ⅓ cup (42g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Streusel Topping:
   • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.
   • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
   • Stir in nuts if using. Set aside.
3. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Pour half the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
   • Sprinkle half the streusel topping over the batter.
   • Spread the remaining batter over the streusel layer, then top with the rest of the streusel.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
6. Serve:
   • Enjoy warm or at room temperature. You can also dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze for extra sweetness.

This coffee cake stays moist for days, making it ideal for prepping ahead. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.