classic home made coffe cake

  Coffee cake is a delicious breakfast treat that is perfect for pairing with a hot cup of coffee or tea. It is a type of cake that is typically made with a buttery streusel topping and is often flavored with cinnamon. Making coffee cake is quite easy and can be done with a few simple ingredients. Here is a recipe for a basic coffee cake that you can make at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 egg and teaspoon vanilla extract

For the streusel topping:

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 cup butter

Instructions:

1-Preheat your oven:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

2-Make the streusel layer:

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup of butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for the streusel topping.

3-Make the cinnamon layer:

In a separate bowl, combine 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add this mixture to the flour and butter mixture and mix well.

4-Begin making the batter:

In a separate bowl, beat together 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.

5-Combine the wet ingredients and finish the batter:
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

6-Prepare the cake:

Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.

7-Bake the cake:
Bake the coffee cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8-Store the cake:

Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Your homemade coffee cake is now ready to be served. You can serve it warm or at room temperature, topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired. You can also add fresh fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips to make it more special.