Vanilla Coffee Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This vanilla coffee cake is my go to dessert when I want something impressive but don't have much time. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a weekend treat. I love that rolled oats give the crumb topping extra texture and nutrition since they're packed with fiber. The combination of vanilla and coffee is absolutely magical, and the best part is that most ingredients are probably already in your pantry. It's simple enough for beginners but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter, softened
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 25 gcoffee powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mLunsalted milk
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- 50 gbrown sugar
- 100 grolled oats
- 50 gchopped almonds
- 50 gbutter, melted
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk to avoid lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk for best results.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 5
Pour in the milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly between two 20cm round cake pans.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't overbake the cake.
- 8
While the cakes are baking, prepare the streusel topping by mixing together oats, almonds, brown sugar, and melted butter.
Tip: Use your fingers or a spatula to mix the topping until crumbly.
- 9
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a spatula to loosen the cakes from the pan.
- 10
Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Use a clean towel to wipe away any excess moisture.
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