Description
Sweet crumbs of Double Crumb Streusel Coffee Cake promise rich, buttery comfort from German baking traditions. Layers of cinnamon-spiced topping and tender cake invite home bakers to create delightful morning or afternoon pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) light-brown sugar (divided)
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick (8 tbsps or 113 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 ¼ sticks (12 tbsps or 170 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) whole milk
- 1 ¼ tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ¼ tsps pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ tsps ground cinnamon (divided)
- Coarse salt
- Coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Streusel Preparation: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut cold butter into mixture until crumbly, then fold in pecans. Refrigerate to maintain texture.
- Oven Setup: Position rack centrally and preheat to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch tube or springform pan, placing a ramekin in center for structural support if using springform.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly combined.
- Batter Foundation: Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs individually, then add vanilla extract. Gradually mix dry ingredients with sour cream, alternating to maintain smooth consistency.
- Layer Assembly: Pour half the batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle filling across this layer. Delicately add remaining batter, avoiding excessive manipulation to preserve distinct layers.
- Streusel Topping: Distribute reserved crumb mixture generously across cake surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Verify doneness with a clean toothpick insertion. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Finishing Touch: Release cake from pan and transfer to serving plate. Whisk confectioners’ sugar with milk to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle elegantly over cooled cake, allowing it to cascade down sides. Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill Streusel Immediately: Refrigerating the streusel mixture helps maintain its crumbly texture and prevents butter from melting, ensuring a perfect crumbly topping.
- Avoid Overmixing Batter: Gentle mixing prevents tough cake texture, preserving the delicate, tender crumb essential for a moist coffee cake.
- Strategic Pan Placement: Positioning the oven rack in the center ensures even heat distribution, preventing burnt edges or undercooked center.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Matter: Using softened butter and eggs at room temperature helps create a smoother, more consistent batter with better volume and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 769
- Sugar: 61 g
- Sodium: 256 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 92 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg