Looking for a quick fix for your coffee cake cravings? Well, this “easy” raspberry coffee cake won’t disappoint—unless you’re expecting something complicated. It’s all about simplicity. Just toss together some basic ingredients, throw in a few raspberries, and voilà! In less than an hour, you’ll have a perfect balance of sweet and tart. No fancy techniques, just a cake that actually tastes like it was made by someone who knows what they’re doing. Skip the store-bought stuff—your coffee and this cake are a much better pair. Trust me, it’s easy… even if you don’t like following recipes.
Easy Raspberry Coffee Cake
A simple and quick coffee cake that combines juicy raspberries with a buttery, tender crumb. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy afternoons.
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 milk or any milk: ½ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
For the Raspberry Layer:
- Fresh raspberries: 1 cup
For the Streusel Topping:
- All-purpose flour: ¼ cup
- Sugar: ¼ cup
- Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter melted: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and eggs until smooth.
- Add the almond milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, blending until just combined.
Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Gently scatter raspberries over the batter.
- Top with the remaining batter.
Make the Streusel Topping:
- Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Sprinkle over the top of the batter.
Bake:
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin C: 4%
- Potassium: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe
- For a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of almond extract to the batter.
- Frozen raspberries work just as well if fresh ones aren’t available.
- To make it extra indulgent, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and almond milk.
