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Coffee Cake with Oatmeal Streusel

Coffee Cake with Oatmeal Streusel

This coffee cake with oatmeal streusel is the ultimate comfort food. It’s moist, tender, and topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel that adds the perfect texture contrast. Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to impress. Plus, it’s easy to make with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Oatmeal Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preheat and Prep:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Make the Streusel Topping:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and mix with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the softened butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined—be careful not to overmix!
Assemble and Bake:
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the oatmeal streusel topping over the batter, covering it completely. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
  1. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea.

Notes

  • Add Fruit: Fold in fresh blueberries or diced apples into the batter for a fruity twist.
  • Go Nuts: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel for extra crunch.
  • Make It Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend.
  • Add a Glaze: For extra sweetness, drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and milk over the cooled cake.