Vanilla Coffee Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Coffee Cake is a delightful baked treat that combines soft cake with a crumbly oat and almond topping. Made with butter, eggs, vanilla extract and coffee powder, it delivers a rich flavour in just 45 minutes from start to finish, including 20 minutes preparation and 25 minutes baking. This cake suits anyone craving a satisfying dessert or afternoon treat.
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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
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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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