Wouldn't it be great if you could get your hands on the Starbucks Coffee Cake Recipe? Imagine having that for breakfast every day, without the hefty price tag!
Well, the good news is that you can! And it's also quite easy to prepare.
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The ever famous Starbucks coffee cake is a tender, moist crumb cake filled and topped with a cinnamon streusel.
And just like their pumpkin bread recipe, this baby comes straight from the source, so you know it's legit!
In fact, with its buttery sponge, cinnamon swirl, and heavenly top, this Starbucks coffee cake recipe just might be better than the original.
But, baker, beware: it is impossible to resist!
Starbucks Coffee Cake Recipe
This Starbucks coffee cake recipe replicates the original to the letter.
The cake is wonderfully moist and tender, with delicious crumbly streusel running down the middle and on top. It's the best thing to happen to coffee since fat-free creamer!
Don't let the ingredient list intimidate you; It may be long, but I'm pretty sure you have it all in your pantry.
With that said, there are some fun variations you can try. They include:
- Add chopped pecans, pecans, or sliced almonds to add a nice crunch.
- Mix in berries, mashed bananas, or sliced mango, peach, or apple for flavor and texture.
- Add more spices: nutmeg, allspice, pumpkin pie spice, you name it.
- Drizzle a plain glaze over cake (/ 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk).
You may notice that this recipe calls for cake flour, which I know is not as common as all-purpose.
Fortunately, you can make your own! Simply place three cups of all-purpose flour in a bowl, then scoop out six tablespoons and replace with cornstarch.
Sift the mixture twice and congratulations, you just made your own cake flour. This recipe makes three cups of cake flour, so you'll need to take out 1/2 cup to get the amount you need for this recipe.
Is there coffee in Starbucks coffee cake?
There is no coffee in the Starbucks coffee cake. Instead, it's packed with cinnamon and brown sugar and topped off with a wonderfully buttery pound cake. The name comes from the fact that it is almost always served with coffee.
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I know, pretty misleading, right?
Of course, some coffee cake recipes include coffee, either as a cake or as a crumble.
But rest assured, this one is all cinnamon!
Why is it called coffee cake?
Coffee cake gets its name from the way it's supposed to be eaten: with coffee. However, there is no coffee flavor in the cake, filling, or top of the streusel. Instead, it is a somewhat dry cake with no icing that should be enjoyed with a cup of coffee.
American coffee cakes originated from the German kaffeeklatsch, a crumb cake made from flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. The dough is topped with oats or nuts for a variety of textures.
They have been around for centuries, and since then many variations have emerged. But despite the different versions, they all have one thing in common: they taste great with coffee.
Tips for making the best bread
- Measure cake flour correctly, as adding too much will make your coffee cake hard and dry. Use a kitchen scale if you have one or use the scoop and level method.
- Make sure the baking powder and baking soda are still potent otherwise the cake won't rise. Check the label for its expiration date.
- Use butter and eggs at room temperature.. They blend better with the other ingredients and create a smooth dough. Soak the eggs in hot water for a few minutes and they will heat up immediately.
- To soften the butter, heat it in the microwave for 10 seconds on low heat.. Just make sure it doesn't melt or get too soft.
- Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula from time to time to thoroughly combine all the ingredients. Stop the mixer and be sure to run the spatula under the paddle to get to the bottom, where pockets of flour often get stuck.
- Do not over mix the dough. For this recipe, you will need to cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
- Bake the dough as soon as it comes together. Immediately after the baking powder and baking soda come into contact with the liquid ingredients, a chemical reaction occurs. That reaction should take place primarily in the oven, not in the bowl.
- You can use a loaf pan or muffin pan for this recipe. Whichever you choose, make sure to grease it well. Also cover it with parchment paper so you can easily remove it from the pan later.
- Do not over mix the ingredients for the cinnamon streusel. You want to get a crumbly mixture, not a paste.
- Do the toothpick test to check if it's done. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs, it's done. But, if you come out with a moist batter, bake in 2-3 minute increments.
storage instructions
As tempting as it may be to eat this in one sitting, you probably have enough willpower to stick to one (or two) slices a day. Therefore, you will need to know how to store it, so that it stays as good as possible!
Wrap the cake in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container as soon as it cools completely so it doesn't dry out.
Coffee cake will keep well at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To serve, heat the tart for 10-20 seconds in the microwave on low heat. Or just eat it straight from the fridge. It will taste good, either way.
Freeze the cake for a longer shelf life by wrapping it twice in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It should stay fresh for up to three months that way.
Thaw on the counter and/or microwave for 10-20 seconds.
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Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
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