Description
This festive coffee cake is perfect for Christmas morning. The soft, moist cake is topped with a cinnamon-spiced streusel and finished with an optional sweet glaze. Whether served for breakfast or as a dessert, it’s sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
- For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Make the Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and nuts (if using). Mix until crumbly. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the softened butter, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Layer the Batter and Topping: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top and spread evenly. Finish with the remaining streusel topping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with glaze if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the streusel topping the night before and store it in the refrigerator. Assemble the cake in the morning for a fresh bake.
- Storage: Store leftover coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Flavor Variations: Add dried cranberries or raisins to the batter for a festive touch, or substitute other nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg