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Coffee Cake

This is a quick and easy recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack!
Plan Ahead Note: the one stick of butter and the egg should be brought to room temperature.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Streusel Topping
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 5 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Method
 

Streusel Topping
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  2. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°
  2. Spray a 9" x 9" baking pan lightly with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Scrape the sides down.
  5. Add the egg, milk, and vanilla and mix on low speed until the ingredients start coming together.
  6. With the machine running, add the flour mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  7. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the streusel over the batter.
  8. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-30 minutes. Serve warm.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

Recipe from Magnolia Table Cookbook