Salted Caramel Coffee Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about combining coffee and caramel, and this cake is proof. I've been making this version for a while now because it comes together in under an hour total, which makes it perfect for weeknight baking or last minute gatherings. The yogurt keeps everything wonderfully moist while adding beneficial probiotics, and that salty streusel topping creates the most addictive contrast with the sweet caramel. It's simple enough that even beginner bakers nail it every time, yet impressive enough to serve at dinner parties. Trust me, once you taste that salted caramel drip, you'll be making this again and again.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 100 gplain yogurt
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 12 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 50 gcoconut oil
- 100 gdark brown sugar
- 50 gunsalted butter for streusel
- 2 gcinnamon
- 2 gsea salt
- 150 gcaramel sauce
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a large whisk or a stand mixer for this step.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add the large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for better creaminess.
- 4
Add the plain yogurt, vanilla extract, and mix until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the coconut oil, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Don\u2019t overmix the batter.
- 5
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.
Tip: Use a spatula or spoon to evenly distribute the streusel topping.
- 6
Pour the remaining batter over the streusel topping. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
Tip: Use a piping bag or a spoon to drizzle the caramel sauce in a decorative pattern.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don\u2019t open the oven door during the baking time.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the coffee cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
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