Cinnamon-Crumb Coffeecake – Country Living

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Advanced
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A moist, tender cake topped with a buttery cinnamon crumb streusel, perfect for weekend brunches.
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This classic Cinnamon-Crumb Coffeecake is the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect balance of soft, vanilla-scented cake and a crunchy, spiced topping. The batter is simple and creamy, relying on basic pantry staples like flour, milk, and a touch of vanilla for a subtle sweetness. The real star is the streusel topping, where cold butter is worked into flour, sugar, and cinnamon to create coarse, savory-sweet crumbs that crisp up beautifully in the oven. It’s an ideal treat for lazy Sunday mornings, afternoon coffee breaks, or as a welcoming gesture to guests. The aroma of baking cinnamon fills the kitchen, promising a warm, home-style indulgence that pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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Cinnamon-Crumb Coffeecake – Country Living

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10 Calories: 329.3

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This classic Cinnamon-Crumb Coffeecake is the ultimate comfort food, offering a perfect balance of soft, vanilla-scented cake and a crunchy, spiced topping. The batter is simple and creamy, relying on basic pantry staples like flour, milk, and a touch of vanilla for a subtle sweetness. The real star is the streusel topping, where cold butter is worked into flour, sugar, and cinnamon to create coarse, savory-sweet crumbs that crisp up beautifully in the oven. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal treat for lazy Sunday mornings, afternoon coffee breaks, or as a welcoming gesture to guests. The aroma of baking cinnamon fills the kitchen, promising a warm, home-style indulgence that pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ðF (191ðC). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. Cut 3 tablespoons of softened butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture.
  4. Use a fork to work the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  6. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat sugar and shortening until well mixed and creamy.
  7. Beat in 1 large egg, 1/2 cup skim milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in the flour mixture until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
  9. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  10. Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon-crumb topping evenly over the batter.
  11. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Cool the coffeecake in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  13. Cut into wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 329.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2876.8mg120%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2g24%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 9.0g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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