Description
Drake’s Coffee Cake is a nostalgic treat with a sweet, cinnamon-y goodness that’s hard to resist. This guide provides a perfected recipe for a homemade version, complete with tips for variations like classic cinnamon streusel coffee cake and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for a lighter crumb, try cake flour!)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature is key!)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sour cream (the secret to that signature tang and moisture)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes (for that irresistible streusel)
- Optional: A pinch of finely ground coffee for extra depth of flavor
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients: With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Don’t overmix.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Layer the Cake: Spread the cake batter evenly in the prepared pan. Crumble the topping generously over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, consider adding a pinch of finely ground coffee to the crumb topping.
- Variations for the crumb topping can include additions like pecans, spiced apples, or chocolate chips.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh for days.
- The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Drake's Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, Homemade Coffee Cake, Nostalgic Treat, Sweet Cinnamon Cake, Moist Coffee Cake, Coffee Cake Variations, Baking Tips, Family Recipe, Crumb Topping
