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Irresistible Coffee Cake

A delightful, fluffy coffee cake topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 whole egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil for moisture
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar sweetness
  • 1/2 cup milk use whole for richer flavor
  • 1/4 tsp salt balances sweetness
  • 2 tsp baking powder for rise
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for the cake base
Streusel Topping
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter for richness
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for a caramel-like sweetness
  • 2 tsp cinnamon because it’s a must!
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour to bind
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped optional for added crunch
Optional Icing
  • 1 Tbsp butter room temperature for additional creaminess
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar for sweetness
  • 1 Tbsp milk extra, if needed to achieve drizzling consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 egg, 1/4 cup oil, 1 tsp vanilla, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
Creating the Streusel
  1. In a small bowl, mix 2 Tbsp melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 2 Tbsp flour. Optional: add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Blend with a fork until crumb-like.
Baking
  1. Pour half the batter into your prepared baking pan, followed by half of the streusel topping. Repeat with the remaining batter, and sprinkle the rest of the streusel on top.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Keep an eye on it around the 28-minute mark.
Optional Icing
  1. While the coffee cake is baking, prepare your icing by mixing 1 Tbsp room temperature butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 Tbsp milk until smooth.
Serving
  1. Let the cake cool for about 10-15 minutes before glazing with icing, then slice and enjoy with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Notes

Store any leftover coffee cake tightly wrapped for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. Consider adding different fruits or swapping nuts based on your preference.