Out of Milk Coffee Cake

Craving something sweet but out of milk? This "Out of Milk Coffee Cake" is the ultimate solution—moist, fluffy, and packed with cinnamon-sugar goodness, all without a single drop of dairy. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy coffee cake recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vegetable oil with aromatic cinnamon for a comforting treat. A crumbly, buttery streusel topping adds irresistible texture and flavor, while the one-bowl batter comes together in minutes—no milk or fuss required. Bake it in just 30 minutes and serve warm for an indulgent yet simple homemade delight. Whether paired with your morning coffee or enjoyed as an afternoon pick-me-up, this quick, dairy-free coffee cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (for topping)
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.

Step 5

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

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients: softened butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use a fork to form crumbly clumps.

Step 7

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Let the coffee cake cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1254 grams (1254.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4177

Total Fat 165.90g	213%
Saturated Fat 46.50g	233%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.20g
Cholesterol 496mg	165%
Sodium 1680mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 656.10g	239%
Dietary Fiber 12.50g	45%
Total Sugars 390.20g
Protein 47.10g	94%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 329mg	25%
Iron 19mg	105%
Potassium 783mg	17%

*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: 34.7%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 60.9%