Buttermilk Streusel Coffee Cake
A buttery, moist coffee cake with a crunchy streusel topping that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy, then beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- For the streusel, combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Mix in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin C: 1%
- Folate: 4%
Additional Notes
- Swap cinnamon for cardamom or add chopped nuts to the streusel for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of icing for an extra treat.