Grandma Great's Coffee Cake
Grandma Great’s Coffee Cake is soft, buttery, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Quick and easy to make, it’s a family favorite perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want a sweet, comforting treat.
Equipment
- Electric Hand Mixer – makes the batter nice and smooth with zero arm workout.
- Mixing Bowl – because this recipe is all about the basics.
- 9x13 Baking Dish – the classic pan that never fails.
Ingredients
Coffee Cake
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup butter almost melted but not quite
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
Streusel Topping
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add butter, egg, and milk. Beat on high with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix streusel topping ingredients until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, then dig in!
Notes
Pro Tips
- Serve warm: This cake tastes amazing at room temp, but warm with a little butter? Heaven.
- Butter matters: Use real butter if you can; it makes the streusel extra rich and flavorful.
- Add a little crunch: Toasted pecans or walnuts folded into the streusel take this cake to the next level.
- Check early: Oven temps vary, so peek a few minutes before the end of the bake to avoid over-browning.
- A hot cup of coffee (obviously).
- Chai tea for a cozy spiced twist.
- Fresh berries or fruit salad for a light side.
Nutrition
Serving: 12 ServingsCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 1mg
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