This easy cream cheese coffee cake recipe is a perfect dessert to enjoy with your morning or afternoon coffee. It has a moist and tender crumb, a sweet cream cheese filling, and a crunchy streusel topping that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. This recipe is perfect for those who are new to baking or want to try something new.
Prep Time
Preparation time for this coffee cake recipe is approximately 20 minutes.
Cook Time
Cooking time for this coffee cake recipe is approximately 45 minutes.
Ingredients
For the cake batter, you will need: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup sour cream For the cream cheese filling, you will need: - 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For the streusel topping, you will need: - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Equipment
- A mixing bowl - An electric mixer - A 9-inch springform pan - A mixing spoon - A measuring cup and spoons
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter. 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In another mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. 4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. 5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, and beat until just combined. 6. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. 7. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined. 8. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared springform pan and spread it evenly. 9. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the cake batter and spread it evenly. 10. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese filling and spread it evenly. 11. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and granulated sugar for the streusel topping. 12. Add the melted butter to the flour mixture and stir until crumbly. 13. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the cake batter. 14. Bake the coffee cake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 15. Let the coffee cake cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can store this easy cream cheese coffee cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. - You can also freeze this coffee cake for up to 3 months. To thaw, let it sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
Yes, you can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream in this recipe.
Can I use a different pan size?
It is not recommended to use a different pan size as it may affect the baking time and result in an unevenly baked cake.
Can I use salted butter?
Yes, you can use salted butter in this recipe. Just adjust the amount of salt in the recipe accordingly.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting the recipe. - Do not overmix the cake batter, as it can result in a tough cake. - Use a toothpick or cake tester to check if the cake is done. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. - Let the coffee cake cool completely before cutting it into slices to prevent it from falling apart.
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