A tangy and sweet sourdough coffee cake topped with a crumbly cinnamon streusel and a drizzle of glaze. The perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Author:Ava
Ingredients
Sourdough Starter: 1 cup – Adds tanginess and moisture to the cake.
All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups – The base of the cake batter.
Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup – Sweetens the cake.
Baking Powder: 1 ½ tsp – Helps the cake rise.
Salt: ¼ tsp – Enhances the flavor of the cake.
Cinnamon: 1 tsp – Adds warmth and spice to the cake.
Butter: ½ cup – Gives the cake a tender texture.
Eggs: 2 large – Help bind the cake together.
Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp – Enhances the flavor.
Milk: ½ cup – Provides moisture to the batter.
Brown Sugar: ½ cup – For the streusel topping, adds sweetness and texture.
Oats: ½ cup – Adds crunch to the streusel.
Butter (for streusel): ¼ cup – To create a crumbly streusel topping.
Powdered Sugar: ¼ cup – For drizzling over the cake.
Instructions
Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat the sourdough starter, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Assemble the Dish: For the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, oats, butter, and a pinch of cinnamon. Sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Finishing Touches: Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle it with powdered sugar glaze.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sourdough coffee cake warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat.
Notes
If the streusel topping is too dry, add a bit more butter to create a crumbly texture.
Let the cake cool slightly before slicing to avoid crumbling.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the streusel.