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Brown Butter Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Dessert

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A cozy and tender coffee cake featuring rich brown butter, a cinnamon swirl, and a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for brunch or a comforting coffee break.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 227 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar (light preferred) for streusel topping
  • 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt (can substitute sour cream)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (2 tbsp for swirl, 1 tbsp for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (whole or 2%)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir continuously as it foams, then watch closely as it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Prepare streusel topping: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Pour in 4 tablespoons of the browned butter and mix until crumbly. Optionally fold in chopped nuts.
  4. Make the batter: In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add browned butter, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  5. Combine batter and dry mix: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula, being careful not to overmix. Batter should be thick but smooth.
  6. Layer the cake: Pour half the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle half the streusel evenly on top. Add remaining batter, then create a cinnamon swirl by mixing 1 tablespoon cinnamon with 2 tablespoons sugar and sprinkling it over. Finish with remaining streusel topping.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and streusel is golden brown. Tent with foil halfway if topping browns too fast.
  8. Cool: Let cake cool in pan on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing to allow cinnamon swirl to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning; a nutty aroma and golden color are key. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. For extra texture, add chopped nuts to the streusel. Let the cake cool before slicing to prevent crumbling. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for contrast.

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