Coffee Cake Recipe Without Sour Cream Or Yogurt
If you are a coffee and cake lover, then this recipe is perfect for you. A coffee cake recipe without sour cream or yogurt can be made just as delicious as the traditional recipe. This recipe is easy to make and requires simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of hot brewed coffee
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the streusel:
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot coffee, and mix until well combined.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. In another mixing bowl, combine the streusel ingredients and mix until crumbly.
8. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with half of the streusel mixture.
9. Pour the remaining cake batter on top of the streusel layer and sprinkle with the remaining streusel mixture.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Variations
If you want to add more flavor to your coffee cake, you can try these variations:
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the streusel mixture.
- Replace the hot coffee with espresso or flavored coffee.
- Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the cake batter.
- Replace the streusel mixture with a cream cheese frosting.
Conclusion
Coffee cake without sour cream or yogurt is a delicious and easy recipe to make. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you can enjoy a moist and flavorful coffee cake in no time. You can also try different variations to add your favorite flavors to the cake. Enjoy your coffee cake with a cup of coffee or tea for a perfect afternoon treat.
