Our Best Coffee Cake Recipe
Coffee cake always reminds me of my grandmother and childhood. Simple and moist, these cakes are generally layered with cinnamon and nuts and then topped with a crumbly crust. Casual, yet decadent. Coffee cake is the perfect cake to nibble while sipping tea or coffee at grandma’s kitchen table, pouring out your adventures (or whoas) from the day. This rustic utilitarian-style treat provides unassuming comfort that feels like a warm hug.
Grandma’s Coffee Cake Recipe
Growing up, it seemed every church or neighborhood event would inspire someone to bring a coffee cake. Usually a sweet elderly lady. I don’t think anyone would have ever refused, and they were always gone by the end of the event. Nowadays, I crave coffee cake when I’m feeling down or need to get something off my chest. Just a taste makes me feel at ease as if Grandma were still around to listen to my problems. Today’s variation is a simple cinnamon and sour cream coffee cake recipe with a surprise element… Kahlua coffee liquor glaze. I layered the cake batter in a pan, sprinkling a cinnamon-pecan mixture between each layer of batter. Then, I mixed the last of the pecan mixture with a bit of butter and flour to make a crumb topping.
Kahlua Coffee Cake with Sour Cream
After the crumble is sprinkled over the top, the Kahlua Coffee Cake bakes into fluffy tender layers of goodness with a crusty surface. As if that weren’t enough, a sweet Kahlua glaze is drizzled over the top to seep down into the cake, creating pockets of boozy coffee essence! Kahlua Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a marvelous treat to serve as a naughty breakfast or brunch, as an after-school snack, or as a casual dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or… serve this Easy Coffee Cake like grandma would have, with a cup of coffee (or cold milk) and a big hug.
Recipe Ingredients
Ready to get started? Here’s what you’ll need…
All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Baking powder Baking soda Sea salt, or kosher salt Sour cream (could use low fat) Unsalted butter Eggs Vanilla extract Chopped pecan pieces Brown sugar Ground cinnamon Kahlua coffee liqueur Powdered sugar
How To Make Coffee Cake
Making a layered coffee cake is much easier than you might think! Let’s do this…
Get the Full (Printable) Cinnamon Kahlúa Coffee Cake Recipe Below!
Can You Make This A Gluten Free Coffee Cake?
Absolutely! Simply swap Gluten-Free Baking Mix for the all-purpose flour!
How Long Does This Recipe Last? Is This Easy Coffee Cake A Good Make-Ahead?
Yes. It lasts about 5 days sitting out at room temperature. However, I would only make it 2-3 days before an event.
I Don’t Like Pecans… Can I Use Another Nut?
Sure! Walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts are all good options.
Does This Kahlua Coffee Cake Freeze Well?
Yes, it does. Just be sure to wrap it well, so it doesn’t get freezer burn, and freeze for up to 6 months. Then thaw at room temperature.
What Else Should You Serve With Coffee Cake For Breakfast?
So glad you asked…
Coffee (of course!) Oven Baked Bacon Simple Strawberry Smoothies Deep Dish Vegetarian Quiche Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole Tropical Kiwi Fruit Cups Easy Egg Bite Recipe Starbucks Cheese Danish
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