Glazed Coffee Cake

This Glazed Coffee Cake is a comforting classic that balances moist, tender crumb with a crunchy, spiced topping. The unique addition of Grape Nuts cereal provides a delightful texture contrast to the soft cake, while instant coffee deepens the flavor profile. Topped with a sweet, aromatic coffee glaze, it’s perfect for weekend brunches, afternoon tea, or as a special treat to share with friends. Simple ingredients come together to create a dessert that feels both nostalgic and indulgent.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 9

Calories: 1107

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Glazed Coffee Cake is a comforting classic that balances moist, tender crumb with a crunchy, spiced topping. The unique addition of Grape Nuts cereal provides a delightful texture contrast to the soft cake, while instant coffee deepens the flavor profile. Topped with a sweet, aromatic coffee glaze, it’s perfect for weekend brunches, afternoon tea, or as a special treat to share with friends. Simple ingredients come together to create a dessert that feels both nostalgic and indulgent.

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2
For the topping, crush Grape Nuts cereal slightly if desired. Mix cereal with sugar, instant coffee granules, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4
Add sour cream, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.
5
Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and beat for 1 minute until smooth.
6
Spread one-third of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
7
Sprinkle half of the cereal topping mixture over the batter.
8
Spread another third of the batter over the topping, then sprinkle with the remaining topping.
9
Spread the remaining batter over the top, smoothing the surface.
10
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11
While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by gradually blending brewed coffee into confectioners' sugar until smooth.
12
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
13
Spread the coffee glaze evenly over the top of the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1107kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.2 gg62%
Saturated Fat 23.7 gg119%
Cholesterol 190 mgmg64%
Sodium 2768 mgmg116%
Total Carbohydrate 164.4 gg55%
Dietary Fiber 6.1 gg25%
Sugars 35.8 gg
Protein 21.9 gg44%

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

Keywords: coffee cake, grape nuts, cinnamon, glaze, breakfast, brunch, baking, dessert, cake, coffee, spice, crumb topping, vanilla, butter, sour cream, easy, homemade, sweet, comfort food

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