Never Fail Coffee Cake

Fluffy, tender, and crowned with an irresistible cinnamon-streusel topping, the "Never Fail Coffee Cake" lives up to its name as the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack, this recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and brown sugar to create the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The secret lies in the buttery crumb topping, which melts into the moist, vanilla-scented cake while baking, creating layers of delightful flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour, this foolproof recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to share. Serve it warm with a steaming cup of coffee or tea for a cozy, homemade delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter (cold)
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Cut in the cold butter (3/4 cup) using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

To make the streusel topping, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup of flour, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until crumbly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the coffee cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1157.7 grams (1157.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4257

Total Fat 208.90g	268%
Saturated Fat 127.30g	637%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 905mg	302%
Sodium 2580mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 557.90g	203%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 316.40g
Protein 51.50g	103%

Vitamin D 248IU	1240%
Calcium 507mg	39%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 977mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 51.7%