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With a quick prep, this crowd-favorite coffee cake recipe is a delicious go-to for any breakfast, brunch, or celebration!
How to Make Coffee Cake
One of our FAVORITE things to make for a breakfast or brunch get-together is coffee cake! It’s quick, buttery, and so cinnamon-y that everyone loves it.
We first had this recipe when we were younger, but it was so good, we knew it had to become a go-to and it has. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it’s perfect for any occasion (even Khloe Kardashian agrees!)
We love to serve it with other breakfast casseroles and bakes like our: Sausage Breakfast Casserole, Breakfast Potato Casserole and Cinnamon Roll Cake.
Why We Love IT!
- Simple. The recipe comes together in no time and uses simple ingredients that most usually have on hand.
- Event Perfection. Whether it’s for an Easter Brunch, Christmas Breakfast, baby shower or bridal shower, this coffee cake recipe is perfect for any occasion.
- Delicious. This moist and sweet cake has the perfect flavors of butter, cinnamon and sugar make it so tasty.
- PREP TIME: 15 MINS
- COOK TIME: 45 MINS
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs – room temperature and lightly beaten will help bind them together best with the other ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil – or use an equal amount of applesauce or coconut oil instead of vegetable oil
- 1¼ cups milk – adds moisture and helps to activate the baking soda
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract – rounds out the overall flavor
- 3 cups all-purpose flour – provides the structure for the cake, measure the flour correctly for the best texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar – adds sweetness and tenderness to the crumb
- 1 tablespoon baking powder – helps the cake rise to a fluffy texture
- ½ teaspoon salt – balances out the sweetness of the cake
- 1¼ cups light brown sugar – adds a deeper sweetness and a hint of caramel to the cinnamon mixture
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon – easily adjust the flavor by adding spices like nutmeg, allspice, or Pumpkin Pie Spice to the cinnamon sugar streusel
- ¼-⅓ cup unsalted butter – adds flavor and moisture and helps bind the cinnamon mixture to the cake
How to Make Coffee Cake
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- BATTER. In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 eggs, 1 cup oil, 1¼ cups milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla.
- In a medium bowl, blend 3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Pour half the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- STREUSEL. In a medium bowl, combine 1¼ cups packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon and mix well.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on top of the batter in the pan. Carefully pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
- Drizzle ¼-⅓ cup melted butter over the top, using more or less as desired.
- BAKE. Bake for 35–40 minutes and serve warm.
Complete the Meal
- SIDES. Yogurt Parfaits, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Charcuterie Board
- MORE BREAKFAST CAKES. New York Crumb Cake, Cinnamon Roll Cake, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Bisquick Coffee Cake
- SERVE THIS WITH: Apple Cider, Wassail, Hot Chocolate Recipe, Breakfast Casserole, Bacon and Cheese Quiche, Cinnamon Rolls
MORE COLLECTIONS. Breakfast Casserole Recipes, Breakfast Pastry Recipes, Easy Breakfast Ideas
Coffee Cake Recipe
With a quick prep, this crowd-favorite homemade coffee cake is a delicious go-to for any breakfast, brunch, or celebration!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼-⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla together.
- In a medium bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Pour half the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on top of the batter. Carefully pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top, using more or less as desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes and serve warm.
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Notes
Make ahead of time. This cake can be baked several days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave, or in the oven at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 264kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 101mg, Potassium: 175mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 161IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 88mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Why is it Called Coffee Cake?
- Using a spoon or spatula to mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients can help with the density. If you’re really worried, add an extra egg or a little bit more milk to thin it out and make it easier to pour.
What are the best variations?
- Fruit. Fold blueberries, diced peaches, or chopped apples into the batter. Note the liquid from the fruit may cause the cake to have a more moist texture and need to be baked longer.
- Chips + nuts. Fold some mini chocolate chips or cinnamon chips into the batter. Add sliced almonds, chopped pecans, or walnuts to the top of the cake to give it a delightful crunch.
- Drizzle a glaze over the top. Make a glaze by mixing ½ cup confectioners sugar with 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
How to Store Coffee Cake?
- Store this easy coffee cake recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
How to Freeze?
- Wrap leftovers tightly with plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter.
Ways to Reheat?
- Warm in microwave for 10-second increments until warm. To heat in the oven, remove any plastic wrap then wrap in aluminum foil. Preheat oven to 350°F and heat for 6-8 minutes or until warm.
This recipe was SO good and so, so easy to make!!!
I am glad you liked it! Thanks!
Just made the coffe cake and it turned out great!! I used whole wheat flour instead! the kids loved it!!! will DEFINITELY try again!!
This cake was very easy to do,and it stayed nice and most over night,a real big hit! I would suggest this recipe to everyone who wants something quick and easy to make.
That’s so nice of you to say! Thank you so much for sharing that!
Yay!! That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for letting me know!
WOW! Delicious, easy! I baked mine a little longer as some of the others did. I Used a toothpick to test and when it came out clean removed. I stood over this coffee cake willing it to cool so i could slIce into but realized How crazy i looked and sat down to read. Couldnt stand it any longer and had to try it. Oh my gosh! Tender cake, sweet and chewy corners , almost brownie like edges. Perfection. A keeper for sure!
LOL..love that! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
followed your recipe! And It turned out amazing everyone loved it especially when they ate it with coffee. A perfect recipe to try. Thank you for sharing
Thanks so much! I am glad to share 🙂
my DAUGHTER and i tried to make this today for breakfast. How did You manage to spread the super thick dough on Top of the streusel layer? We had such a DIFFICULT time of it. Hopefully the taste is worth it!
It is thick, but it is spreadable 🙂 I usually use a knife to spread it around. I hope you liked the taste!
Very EASY and simple recipe. Came out exactly as pictured. Very happy with the outcome. Haven’t tasted it yet, but im sure its going to be so good.
So, glad it came out perfectly! I hope you liked the taste! Thank you!
probably the best coffee cake ive ever had and have made it several times!! everyone loves it that i make it for
I am glad they do!! It’s our favorite! Thank you for letting me know!
I literally jUst pulled mine out of the oven and sampled it. It tastes amazing! But i did have some issues (which might be caused by the changes i made), so heres what i did:
– instEad of 1 cup oil, i did 1/2 cup veggie oil and 1/2 cuP apple sauce
– i had to use a circUlar silicon pan, so i think my cake is a bIt thicker than “normal”
– when i melted the butter it looked like wayyyy too much butter, and it was… i used maybe half the AMOUNT Of butter suggested, then after baking for 30 minuteS i had to dab a bunch of butter off with a paper towEl because it was just pooling on top of my cake
– i haD to cook it for maybe 45 minutes because it was still too soft in the center (but maybe this was because of my pan).
Overall its delicious but i RECOMMEND not using that much butter. The apple sauce subsTitUtion tastes great, but i think it makes it a bit moiSt so you might need to cook for longer. 4/5 for these recipe changes, but 5/5 for taste!
Thank you for trying it!
Made this recipe multiple times for my family here in brazil. They love it and its something different for them to eat for breakfast or afternoon coffee.so simple for me to make and everyone loves it!
I am so glad you made it for your family! Happy they all loved it!
This was an easy recipe! I just pulled it out on the 25 min mark, and everything looks Right and The taste is delcious! My oven might be stronger, i will drop it down to 27 next time, bec at 20 the butter still was pooling. Thank you for this recipe!
You are so welcome! So, glad you tried it & liked it! Thank you!