Indulge in the irresistible layers of flavor with this graham streusel coffee cake—a perfect blend of sweet, spiced, and crumbly goodness. This decadent coffee cake features a graham cracker-studded streusel that adds a delightful crunch and caramel-like richness to every bite. Moist and tender thanks to buttermilk and a touch of cinnamon, it’s layered and topped with the buttery streusel for double the decadence. A final drizzle of cinnamon sugar glaze takes this bake to the next level, making it ideal for brunch gatherings, afternoon coffee breaks, or dessert indulgences. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this show-stopping cake is sure to impress family and friends while filling your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and graham. Perfect for lovers of cozy baked goods!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse them into fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a resealable bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine.
In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the all-purpose flour, and the brown sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup of the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set this streusel aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup melted butter until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture on top. Then, pour the remaining batter over the streusel layer and smooth it out. Top with the remaining streusel.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan on a wire rack.
While the cake is cooling, make the cinnamon sugar glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and remaining 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar if needed.
Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top. Allow it to set for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serving size | 1178.2 grams (1178.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3693 |
Total Fat 116.60g | 149% |
Saturated Fat 54.10g | 271% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.60g | |
Cholesterol 588mg | 196% |
Sodium 3621mg | 157% |
Total Carbohydrate 624.10g | 227% |
Dietary Fiber 11.10g | 40% |
Total Sugars 391.60g | |
Protein 52.40g | 105% |
Vitamin D 222IU | 1110% |
Calcium 571mg | 44% |
Iron 17mg | 92% |
Potassium 1036mg | 22% |
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