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Cozy Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Crumb Topping

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A tender, cinnamon-spiced coffee cake with a sweet, buttery crumb topping that offers a warm, comforting treat perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Stir in 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt until just combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a spatula, being gentle to avoid overmixing.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter, pressing lightly so it sticks but doesn’t sink.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs and the top is golden and slightly crisp.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack or serve straight from the pan.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for best texture. Keep butter cold for crumb topping to ensure crumbly texture. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent toughness. Variations include gluten-free flour, vegan substitutions, adding fruit or nuts, and spices like nutmeg or cardamom.

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