Coffee Cake Recipe

This classic coffee cake recipe is soft, buttery, and layered with a rich cinnamon sugar topping that melts into the cake as it bakes. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with tea or coffee. The batter comes together quickly using simple pantry ingredients, making it an easy option when you want something homemade without much effort. The result is a moist, tender cake with a sweet crumb that appeals to both kids and adults.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1¼ cups milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1¼ cups light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ¼–⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a smooth, thick batter forms.
• Pour half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
• Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
• Carefully spoon and spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer.
• Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
• Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the surface.
• Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 15