Description
This Mix Coffee Cake is a delightful, tender cake featuring a cinnamon swirl and a buttery crumble topping. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, it combines a moist vanilla-flavored batter with a rich cinnamon-sugar layer and a crunchy topping baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Crumble Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch square baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and sweetness.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until everything is moistened; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: Mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until well combined to create a sweet-spiced swirl.
- Layer Batter and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture over this layer uniformly.
- Add Remaining Batter: Pour the rest of the batter over the cinnamon layer and gently spread it to cover the swirl completely.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Ensure the butter for the crumble is cold for a better crumb texture.
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative if preferred.
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts to the crumble topping.
