Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360g)
- Sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 227g)
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Cinnamon sugar topping:
- Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon (5g)
- Sugar: 1/3 cup (67g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per slice (1/8 of the cake):
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful crumb
- Sweet and cinnamony topping
- Perfect for breakfast or brunch
- Can be served with coffee, tea, or juice
User Comments:
- "This is the best coffee cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful."
- "I love the combination of cinnamon and sugar on top."
- "This cake is perfect for a special occasion or a weekend treat."
- "I made this cake for my family and they loved it."
- "This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar in the cinnamon sugar topping.
- If you don't have softened butter, place it in the microwave on low power for a few seconds to soften it.
- Do not overbake the cake, as it will become dry.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving so that the crumb can set.
