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Buttery-Coffee-Cake-Recipe

Buttery Coffee Cake

Recipe Author: Elise

This Buttery Coffee Cake is a treat for the senses, combining rich flavors with simple preparation. With a blend of butter, sugar, and cinnamon, it’s great for brunch or a cozy dessert, sure to please all!

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  • Prep Time 80 minutes
  • Cook Time 30 minutes
  • Yield 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour or 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup salted kerrygold butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup salted kerrygold butter, room temp
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, or melted coconut)
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt (1/2 tsp if using unsalted butter)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour, spooned and leveled
  • powdered sugar, for dusting


Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add a pinch of kosher salt if using unsalted butter.
  2. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix until all the crumble is evenly combined, ensuring there are no dry spots. The mixture should be thick and clumpy.
  3. Chill the crumble mixture in the refrigerator while preparing the cake batter.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter like Kerrygold.
You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt for a lighter option.
Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for an attractive finish.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.