White Chocolate Coffee Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This white chocolate coffee cake has become my go to treat whenever I want something impressive but don't have all day to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or weekend brunch. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is, nothing fancy or expensive, yet somehow it tastes like you spent hours perfecting it. The white chocolate chips add such a lovely richness, and the milk and heavy cream keep everything incredibly moist. Plus, eggs are packed with choline which supports brain health, so you can feel a little better about indulging in a slice. Trust me, this cake will become a regular in your baking rotation.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 50brown sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 200white chocolate chips
- 8baking powder
- 2salt
- 120milk
- 60heavy cream
- 1½ mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure the pan is well-greased to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: This step helps to ensure the cake is evenly baked.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: This step takes a few minutes, so be patient.
- 4
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and heavy cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter.
- 6
Fold in the white chocolate chips.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the chocolate chips.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 8
In a small bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, and cold unsalted butter until crumbly.
Tip: This step helps to create a crunchy streusel topping.
- 9
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake frequently to avoid overbaking.
- 11
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: This step helps the cake to retain its shape.
- 12
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This step is crucial to prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
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