Description
This Mix Coffee Cake is a deliciously moist and flavorful coffee cake perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Featuring a cinnamon swirl center and a crunchy crumble topping, it delivers a delightful contrast of textures and a warm cinnamon-sugar flavor throughout.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Crumble Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth, creating a uniform wet mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined to form the flavorful cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Layer Batter and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture over this first layer.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon swirl, spreading it gently to cover the swirl completely.
- Make Crumble Topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut the cold butter into the mixture using your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this crumble evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, signaling that the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense coffee cake.
- Use cold butter for the crumble topping for a better crumbly texture.
- Make sure to test doneness with a toothpick as oven temperatures vary.
- The cake is best served slightly warm but can be refrigerated and warmed before serving.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
