Old Fashioned Coffee Cake

Get ready to indulge in the comforting flavors of this old fashioned coffee cake recipe. This classic coffee cake recipe brings together a moist cake with a rich crumb topping.

Perfect for breakfast with a cup of hot coffee or a cozy afternoon treat, this vintage recipe is sure to become a favorite at your kitchen table.

Like my Old Fashioned Dr. Pepper Cake, my Old Fashioned Pound cake and my Chocolate Pudding cake, this is one of our easy old fashioned cake recipes you will want to bookmark for later.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Moist and Tender: The combination of sour cream and buttermilk ensures a soft, tender cake.
• Rich Flavor: The brown sugar and cinnamon streusel topping add a delightful sweetness and spice.
• Easy to Make: This easy recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
• Versatile: Enjoy it with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a delicious dessert.
• Crowd-Pleaser: It’s a hit at gatherings, making it a favorite breakfast option for friends and family.

Ingredients for buttery coffee cake

Cake

• Unsalted butter, softened
• Vegetable oil
• All-purpose flour
• Cake flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Granulated sugar
• Large eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Sour cream
• Buttermilk
• Milk

Streusel

• All-purpose flour
• Brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Unsalted butter, cubed and cold

Glaze

• Powdered sugar
• Whole milk

How to make Homemade Coffee Cake

Step 1 – Sift Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, cake flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and white sugar together.

Then add the butter, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, buttermilk, and milk. Whisk this together until combined and a batter forms.

Step 2 – Prepare the Batter

Step 3 – Prepare Streusel Topping

Set this aside, and make the streusel. In a separate medium-sized bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Blend together with a fork.

Step 4 – Pour into Pan

Then add the butter in cubes and use the fork to press into the mixture until a crumbly streusel forms.

Take the prepared baking dish and pour in half of the coffee cake batter.

Step 5 – Layer Batter and Streusel

Coat that layer with a heavy amount of streusel.

Step 6 Repeat Layers

Then top with the rest of the cake batter.

Step 7 – Add Topping

Coat again with the rest of the streusel.

Bake Coffee Cake & Add Drizzle Glaze

Bake in the oven for 35—40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. While this cools, make the glaze.

In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar and milk. Whisk together until a thin glaze forms.

Remove the coffee cake from the baking dish with the parchment paper and drizzle the glaze on top of the cake.

Cut, serve, and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Results

• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
• Mix Dry Ingredients First: Combine the purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a mixing bowl to ensure even distribution.
• Don’t Overmix the Batter: Mix the dry and wet ingredients just until combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
• Check for Doneness: Use a wooden pick inserted in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
• Cool on a Wire Rack: Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before adding the glaze.

Substitutions and Variations

• Flour: You can use all-purpose flour or cake flour if unavailable.
• Add-ins: Incorporate chocolate chips or nuts into the streusel topping for added flavor and texture.

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