Treacle Coffee Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This treacle coffee cake is one of my favorite weekend bakers because it comes together in just an hour from start to finish. The deep molasses flavor from the treacle creates such a wonderfully rich, moist crumb that keeps for days in an airtight container. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is and how affordable it all comes to, making this perfect for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank. Treacle also contains minerals like iron and potassium, so you can feel a bit better about indulging in an extra slice with your morning coffee. It's the kind of cake that tastes like you've spent all day in the kitchen, even though you really haven't.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 100 gbrown sugar(null)
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened(null)
- 100 gtreacle(null)
- 2 nulllarge eggs(null)
- 1 mlvanilla extract(null)
- 2 gbaking powder(null)
- 1 gsalt(null)
- null nullstreusel topping (see below)(mix until crumbly)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm square baking tin and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or a wooden spoon for this step.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and treacle until light and fluffy.
Tip: Start with low speed and increase as needed.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula or spoon to create a decorative border.
- 7
Prepare the streusel topping by mixing the flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly.
Tip: Use your fingers or a pastry blender to create the right texture.
- 8
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 9
Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure accurate internal temperature.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
Drizzle with golden glaze (see below) and serve warm.
Tip: Let the glaze set before serving.
- 12
Golden glaze: Mix 50g golden syrup with 25g powdered sugar and 25g milk until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the consistency as needed.
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