I knew i wanted to make this as soon as I saw the picture. I loved the texture–it has a fine crumb and cuts like a dream. The cake is soft and the top crunchy layer is full of brown sugar and cinnamon goodness with a touch of coffee flavor. A classic coffee cake, this is definitely going to be my new go-to recipe. I love the gourmet look, tall and perfectly sliced, unlike most recipes which leave you with flat, crumbly heaps of cake. It’s simple to make and would make a great base for your own favorite additions—pecans, blueberries, vanilla bean. Best enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee.
cinnamon crunch coffee cake
from raspberricupcakes.com
cake:
| 1 2/3 | cup plain flour | |
| 1/3 | tsp bicarb soda | |
| 1/8 | tsp salt | |
| 1 | stick butter, softened | |
| 6 | ounce cream cheese, softened | |
| 1 | cup sugar | |
| 2 | large eggs | |
| ½ | cup milk |
topping:
| 1/3 | cup firmly packed brown sugar | |
| 1/3 | cup plain flour | |
| 3 | tbs butter, cold and cubed | |
| 1 | tsp ground cinnamon | |
| 1 | tsp instant coffee granules |