Buttery Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
A moist, buttery coffee cake with a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep20 min
- Cook55 min
- Total1h 15m
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings9
This coffee cake is a classic American treat, boasting a dense, moist crumb and a generous layer of buttery, cinnamon-spiced streusel. It's surprisingly simple to put together, making it a wonderful choice for a cozy weekend morning or a casual get-together.
The secret to its irresistible texture lies in the combination of Greek yogurt and oil, which keep the cake incredibly tender and moist. The chilled streusel, scattered over the top before baking, forms a delightful crunchy crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft cake beneath.
Ingredients
Servings
For the streusel
For the cake
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Prepare the streusel: Line a quarter baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the room-temperature butter and rub it in with your fingers until the mixture forms large clumps when pressed together. Spread the streusel evenly on the prepared sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes (or freeze for 10 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch metal baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two opposite sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another large bowl, stir together the oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined—do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the chilled streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown, the center feels firm to the touch, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then use the parchment overhang to lift it out. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips
- For the streusel, make sure the butter is at room temperature but not melted; this helps form those lovely clumps.
- If you don't have Greek yogurt, you can substitute with regular plain yogurt, but the cake may be slightly less dense.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Inspired by a recipe from FeelGoodFoodie