Homemade Coffee Cake
Indulge in the comforting delight of homemade coffee cake, where warm cinnamon swirls and a touch of sweetness come together to create the perfect companion for your morning brew or afternoon tea. This easy-to-follow recipe captures the essence of cozy gatherings, making it an irresistible treat for friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar until light and airy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slowly mix in milk until combined; some flour streaks are fine.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or cinnamon sugar on top before pouring into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg