Coffee Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
• Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup
• Eggs: 2 large
• Buttermilk: 1 cup
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

For the Crumble Topping:

• All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
• Ground coffee: 1/4 cup
• Unsalted butter, cold and cubed: 1/2 cup

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the crumble topping. Use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
7. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutritional Information (per serving, 8 servings):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful coffee cake with a crunchy crumble topping
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
• Easy to prepare and suitable for American tastes

User Comments:

• "This coffee cake was delicious! The crumb topping was the perfect complement to the moist cake."
• "I love the hint of coffee flavor in this cake. It's not overpowering, but it adds a nice complexity."
• "This is the best coffee cake recipe I've tried. It's simple to make and always turns out perfectly."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
• If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
• To ensure the crumble topping is evenly distributed, sprinkle it over the batter before baking.
• Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.