Nanna's Old World Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake

Submitted by HotPepperRosemaryJe

"This recipe is from the Penrose Victorian Inn (bed and breakfast) in Haydenville, Massachussettes and is a heritage recipe. It is the best coffee cake I have ever tasted and ever made! I make it for our church breakfasts from time to time and everyone scarfs it right up! Just as fast as the Caramel Rolls! Now that is a feat here in North Dakota! I hope you enjoy this fabulous recipe! Hugs, Jelly :)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 8 pieces
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

1. Batter: Sift 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat egg until frothy. Beat in sugar and butter until combined. Add milk, sour cream, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture a little at a time and mix on low until combined. Do not over mix. If the batter is too stiff add a little more milk.
2. Streusel topping: Combine last 4 ingredients (make sure your butter for the streusel is chilled) in a small bowl and mix together, then set aside.
3. Put 1/2 the batter in a 8x8 - inch greased pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1/2 streusel over batter. Repeat. Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Topping with chopped nuts is also an option if you like nuts!

Reviews

[lovedayes]

This sounded like a scrumptious treat, and it didn't disappoint. I gave it 40 minutes in the oven, and it turned out perfectly moist. Also, because I wasn't clever enough to achieve the layering and didn't feel like there was sufficient streusel for two layers, I doubled the streusel recipe. Then I mixed the first batch in with the cake batter and sprinkled the second batch on top. Am I going to bother adjusting the calories and fat in my head? No way!

 

[Vicki #4]

Totally delicious! It is rich without being heavy, with a delicate texture. As reviewers suggested, I doubled the recipe for a 9x13 pan, which baked for 45 mins. I also increased the streusel to ensure I had a thick ribbon of cinnamon inside. Streusel proportions were perfect at 2 c brown sugar, 1 stick cold butter, 1/2 c flour, and 4 t cinnamon. I made the streusel first, cutting in frozen tablespoons of butter with a pastry cutter. Then I put the streusel in the freezer while I prepped the rest of the cake. This ensures the streusel stays in crumbly bits. It's fabulous--the best cinnamon coffee cake recipe I have found. Thanks for sharing!

 

[1HAPPYCHAPPY]

Super yummy! I double the recipe and put it in a 9 by 13 pan and it worked great. I had to cook it for about 45 minutes though. This one went right into the recipe box!

 

[gribouillis]

Oh . . . my . . . yum!! This is to die for! I'm a cinnamon crumb cake aficionado and this is the best I've ever had. Super rich and super moist. Fair warning, it is not for the calorie-counter. Perfect for when you have friends or family over for a visit. I doubled the recipe and baked in a 13"X9" pan for 40 minutes. Turned out perfectly.

 

[ashcam]

I too had to bake for 45 min, other than that pretty easy and wonderful !! Was a birthday cake for my husband who hates chocolate and not a fan of a lot of sugary icings.. <br/>Thanks for the recipe !!