Ah, the Almond Streusel Coffee Cake—because who needs basic coffee cakes when you can have almonds and streusel goodness? This isn’t just any coffee cake, people. It’s the kind of cake that demands attention and doesn’t apologize for being utterly delicious. Packed with nutty almond flavor and topped with a sweet, buttery streusel, it’s the perfect companion for your morning coffee (or, let’s be real, your afternoon snack). You’ll finally understand why streusel was invented. Get ready for a cake so irresistible, it might even distract you from your caffeine obsession. You’ve been warned.
Almond Streusel Coffee Cake
A rich and moist cake filled with almond flavor, topped with a buttery streusel for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
- Sugar: ¾ cup
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter softened: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Almond extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk or almond milk: ½ cup
- Ground almonds almond meal: ½ cup
For the Streusel Topping:
- All-purpose flour: ¼ cup
- Sugar: ¼ cup
- Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter melted: 3 tablespoons
- Sliced almonds: ¼ cup
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Add almond extract and milk, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in ground almonds.
Make the Streusel:
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add melted butter and stir until crumbly.
- Fold in sliced almonds.
Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin E: 8%
- Magnesium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- Want extra almond goodness? Add almond slivers to the batter for a crunchier texture.
- Feel free to substitute the milk with almond milk for a nuttier flavor and to keep it dairy-free.
- For a fun twist, drizzle some honey on top once the cake is cooled for a touch of sweetness.
