Yam Streusel Coffee Cake

Delightfully moist and packed with warm fall flavors, this Yam Streusel Coffee Cake is the perfect treat to elevate your next cozy morning or brunch. Made with creamy mashed yams, aromatic cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, this coffee cake is a unique twist on a comforting classic. Topped with a buttery streusel featuring rolled oats, brown sugar, and optional nuts for added crunch, every bite is a heavenly blend of soft cake and crunchy topping. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just an hour, yielding a scrumptious cake that's ideal for serving alongside your favorite coffee or tea. Treat your taste buds to this seasonal gem!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mashed yams (cooked and cooled)
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes for streusel)
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar (for streusel)
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for streusel)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed yams.

Step 4

Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the yam mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Prepare the streusel topping by combining the rolled oats, pecans or walnuts (if using), cold butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until crumbly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the pan.

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 cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy your Yam Streusel Coffee Cake with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1349.1 grams (1349.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4578

Total Fat 204.20g	262%
Saturated Fat 101.60g	508%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 772mg	257%
Sodium 2165mg	94%
Total Carbohydrate 642.60g	234%
Dietary Fiber 30.50g	109%
Total Sugars 329.60g
Protein 62.70g	125%

Vitamin D 232IU	1161%
Calcium 540mg	42%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 2848mg	61%

*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: 39.4%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 55.2%