Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder, 3 tbsp softened butter.

Preparation Time:

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the liquid mixture into it. Mix well to combine.
For the streusel topping, mix brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon powder, and butter until crumbly.
Pour the cake mixture into a greased 8-inch round cake pan.
Top with the streusel mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the dish is cut into 8 pieces)

Dish Characteristics:

This coffee cake is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors with the addition of cinnamon and pecans in the streusel topping.
The cake is moist and tender with a crunchy streusel topping that adds a delightful contrast in texture.
It is suitable for any time of the day, especially as a breakfast or snack with coffee.

User Comments:

"This coffee cake is amazing! The streusel topping is my favorite part."
"I made this for my family on a weekend morning, and they loved it. It was a hit!"
"The cake was moist and delicious. The combination of cinnamon and pecans was spot on."

Special Precautions and Tips:

Be sure to grease the cake pan well to ensure the cake comes out easily after baking.
Do not overbake; check for doneness after 25 minutes of baking.
Adjust the baking time according to your oven's calibration; always check with a toothpick to ensure the cake is cooked through.