Buttermilk Cream Cheese Coffee Cake combines tangy buttermilk, creamy decadence, and an irresistible streusel topping in a glorious union of flavors. This cake demands attention with its perfect layers, blending the buttery richness of cream cheese with fluffy, moist cake. You’ll get sweet satisfaction with every bite, but let’s not pretend it’s just dessert—it’s a lifestyle choice. It’s indulgent enough for celebrations but easy enough to whip up on a random Tuesday. Warning: This cake tends to disappear quickly, leaving you wondering if you even got a slice. Prepare for compliments and a kitchen full of crumbs.
Buttermilk Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
A moist buttermilk coffee cake with a rich cream cheese filling and crumbly streusel topping that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture to create the batter.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- For the streusel, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Spread half the batter into the pan, then layer the cream cheese filling evenly.
- Top with the remaining batter and sprinkle the streusel topping generously.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the center sets. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Iron: 5%
- Vitamin B6: 3%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes
- Enhance the flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest to the batter.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, but who are we kidding—there won’t be any.
