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Classic Coffee Cake Recipe

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This Classic Coffee Cake recipe is the ultimate comfort bake with its soft, fluffy crumb, cinnamon-sugar swirl, and buttery crumble topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert alongside your favorite cup of coffee, this easy homemade coffee cake is a timeless favorite.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • For the Topping:
  • 1¼ cups brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, milk, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk until batter is smooth.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and flour until crumbly.
  5. Pour half the batter into the pan; sprinkle with ⅓ of the topping.
  6. Add remaining batter and top with remaining crumb mixture.
  7. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for crunch.
  • Layer thin apple slices or blueberries for a fruity twist.
  • A vanilla or cream cheese glaze makes a lovely finishing touch.
  • Add nutmeg or allspice to the batter for extra spice.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for longer storage.

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