Baking Classics
The Breakfast Table
Cinnamon Crunch Coffee Cake
Coffee cake offers versatility during the holidays making it ideal for a variety of entertaining needs. Several can be prepared ahead of time for instant breakfast solutions that can be served to overnight guests, when friends drop by in the afternoon or they can even step in as sweet endings to meals. Cinnamon Crunch Coffee Cake is topped with a crisp pecan streusel topping making it an irresistible choice any time of the day. The warmly scented spice perfumes the kitchen when baking them signaling the holiday season is underway. Coffee cake is one of the most simple homemade cake varieties so be certain to have one sliced & ready to serve with warm beverages such as a Bourbon Mocha. Follow my pointers & learn how to make your best to date.
Cinnamon Crunch Coffee Cake
makes 8 servings
Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp table salt
1/2 cup whole buttermilk
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel as directed. Set aside. Grease & flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Cream the butter & the sugar with a stand mixer. Stop the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the egg & the vanilla blending just until the yolk disappears. Whisk together the flour, the cinnamon, the baking soda & the salt in a bowl. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning & ending with the flour mixture. Spoon the batter evenly into the pan spreading to the edges. Drop the pan on the counter top about an inch from the surface 2 to 3 times to settle the air bubbles for even baking. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter & gently press into the surface. Bake 44 to 48 minutes or until a wooden pick tests clean. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel
Makes 1 3/4 cups
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
Stir together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until combined & crumbly. Use as directed.
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How To Prepare Cinnamon Crunch Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is an essential one pan baked good perfect for serving family & guests during the holiday season as it can be prepared ahead & served throughout the day from breakfast to a late night nibble. Cinnamon Crunch Coffee Cake offers an extra rich, crumbly layer of goodness baked right over the cake forming a praline-like candy making it difficult to resist a slice right away. Prepare several of them as they make wonderful gifts for friends & neighbors alike.
The Technique
Consider coffee cake as a basic fundamental. A stand mixer is the ideal equipment to use when preparing one as many utilize the creaming process. A few additional tools will be necessary in order to complete the task. Assess the items ahead of time. Here’s what you should know.
No. 1
The Ingredients
One of the most important factors when preparing cakes is to be certain ingredients are the proper temperature before beginning the recipe & that they are measured properly whether they will be used for the streusel or the cake batter.
The Butter
Softened butter is called for often in recipe applications. The key is to begin the mixing process whether for cakes or other baked items with butter that is the proper consistency. It shouldn’t be too firm nor too soft. You should be able to create a rudimentary butter curl with a spoon indicating that it is indeed ready to use.
The Brown Sugar
It’s important that brown sugar is measured properly for use in recipe applications. Pack brown sugar in measuring cups. The back of a smaller cup pressed tightly over the surface will help get the job done quickly. Use a butter knife to swipe over the surface for a level, even measurement.
No. 2
The Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel
This coffee cake offers a crumbly topping that adds such decadent flavor & texture to an otherwise simple slice. The procedure is quick but be certain to prepare it first so it will be ready to top the batter for a quick deposit into the oven.
Combine the ingredients for the streusel in a small bowl.
2a
Blend the mixture until the flour is completely dispersed throughout.
2b
Once blended in the bowl, press small amounts of the mixture in your hand to create the cobble-like texture to the streusel.
No. 3
The Batter & The Preparations For Baking
Follow the instructions provided in order to prepare the batter for the coffee cake. Be certain the loaf pan is greased well & dusted with flour. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
3a
Spread the batter to the edges in an even layer using the back of a spoon or a small offset spatula. Drop the pan on the countertop about an inch from the surface several times to settle the leavening for an even rise.
3b
Sprinkle the streusel over the top of the cake batter. The coffee cake is about a 1 part streusel mixture to two parts cake batter.
3c
Gently press the streusel into the cake batter so that it slightly bakes into the cake over the top. Bake the cake as directed according to the recipe instructions.
No. 4
The Baking
Once the cake has been removed from the oven, allow it to stand in the pan 10 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into slices using a serrated knife.
The Tune
“Winter Wonderland” Ella Fitzgerald
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