Coffee Loaf Cake Recipe
My Coffee Loaf Cake recipe features delicious and moist cake with flavorful, buttery streusel, part of which is sprinkled on the cake and part of which is in the cake batter. This coffee cake is so simple to make using common ingredients. My coffee cake loaf is perfect for breakfast or brunch paired with chilled milk, coffee, or tea.
The Best Coffee LoafCake Recipe
This cake tasted delicious the day I baked it, but it tasted even better the next day! The coffee cake was bursting with butter, cinnamon, and vanilla flavors.
I usually make my coffee cake loaf in a 9-inch round pan, but this time I wanted to add height and fill it with streusel for extra yumminess. I sprinkled some of the streusel inside the cake to make it look beautiful from the inside out.
The amount of sugar I used was reasonable, and the sweetness of this coffee loaf cake is very well-balanced.
I know that some prefer the streusel on top of the cake rather than inside it. For those who love streusel, you can add it to the top of this coffee cake, too.
Why You’ll Love This Coffee Loaf Cake
- Easy to Make: The straightforward recipe makes it accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
- Delicious Flavor: The combination of rich cake and cinnamon sugar creates a delectable taste.
- Perfect Texture: It offers a moist, tender crumb that’s irresistible.
- Versatile: Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Pairs Well with Coffee: Complements the flavor of coffee, making it a perfect match for your morning brew
- Homemade Appeal: Freshly baked at home, it beats store-bought options.
Ingredients
Below are the main ingredients for the streusel and cake batter. The recipe card provides more details.
The Streusel
- Cinnamon: We will add a small amount of cinnamon to give the cake a warm aroma and enhance its flavor.
- Rolled oats: I like the nutty flavor and toasted texture of the oats in the streusel.
- Butter: I always use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the pastry. Do not replace it with margarine; you will miss a lot.
The Cake Batter
- Flour: There is no need to use cake flour; this cake comes out light and moist using all-purpose flour.
- Evaporated milk: I have added evaporated milk to make the coffee cake richer, but you can replace it with regular milk.
- Butter and Oil: Butter adds a lot of flavor to the cake, but I went ahead and added oil to allow it to stay moist longer, even after refrigerating it.
- Egg: We will use one large egg, which is enough to give the coffee cake flavor and height with the help of other leaving agents like baking powder and soda.
- Vanilla Extract: Adding vanilla to the cake batter gives it a fresh flavor, and it goes well with the cinnamon in the streusel.
How to Make Coffee Cake Loaf
Making this coffee cake is straightforward and takes little time. The steps are below, and the recipe card provides more details.
Preparing the Streusel
Mix all the streusel ingredients well. Keep three tablespoons aside to sprinkle on top of the cake.
Preparing the Cake Batter
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Line a 9 x 5 x 3-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2
Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Keep them aside.
Step 3
Add the sugar, butter, oil, and vanilla to a separate bowl and beat well for at least three minutes.
Step 4
Add the egg to the previous mixture and beat until combined. Add the milk and beat for a minute.
Step 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and gently mix for a few seconds.
Step 6
Pour half the batter into the baking loaf pan, spread the streusel evenly, and pour the remaining cake batter on the streusel. Sprinkle the saved streusel on top.
Step 7
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 6 minutes while in the pan, then place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
These types of cake loaves are mainly enjoyed with coffee, hence the name. The flavor of vanilla and cinnamon goes well with coffee.
You can use regular milk or buttermilk. I used evaporated milk because I wanted a richer-tasting cake.
Yes, follow the steps as is, but when layering the batter and streusel, first pour a small amount in the muffin tin, then a layer of streusel, and then some of the batter on top. You can also pour the batter into the muffin tins and sprinkle the streusel evenly on top.
No, this recipe will not work without the egg. The cake might sink or come out too dense.
Expert Tips
- It’s best to use ingredients that are at room temperature; this will help the batter come together better.
- Preheat the oven for 20 or 30 minutes before using it to ensure even heat within.
- Do not open the oven door before 15 minutes of baking; this cake will take its time to bake.
- Always insert the toothpick or skewer in the middle of the cake since the sides bake faster.
- Make sure the baking powder and soda are not expired or the cake won’t rise as desired.
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- Strawberry Coffee Cake.
- Mini Blueberry Coffee Cake.
- Pecan Upside Down Cake.
- Kentucky Butter Cake.
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- Pumpkin Crumb Cake.
- Marble Pound Cake Recipe.
Storing Coffee Cake Loaf
When the cake cools, wrap it with plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 3 days. Then, place it in the fridge for 3 more days.
To freeze the cake, which is a good idea, it’s best to slice it, wrap each slice with plastic wrap, and place it in a Ziploc bag. Seal the bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
To thaw the cake, place a slice wrapped on the countertop, or you can microwave it for a few seconds.
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Coffee Loaf Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Streusel
- ½ cup rolled oats uncooked
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter chilled
For the Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoon softened unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparing the Streusel
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well using your fingers or a fork. Keep three tablespoons from the streusel mix aside, to sprinkle on top of the cake.
Making the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Line a 9 x 5 x 3-inch baking loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Keep aside.
- In a different bowl, add the sugar, butter, oil, and vanilla, beat well for at least three minutes.
- Add the egg to the previous mixture and beat until combined. Add the evaporated milk and beat for one minute.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and gently mix for a few seconds.
- Pour half the batter into the baking loaf pan, spread the streusel evenly, pour the remaining cake batter on the streusel. Sprinkle what was saved from the streusel on top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool for 6 minutes while in the pan, then place the cake on a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Every oven is different, so preheat it for 20 minutes before using it. Do not open the oven door until 15 minutes of baking time have passed.
- Insert the skewer into the middle of the cake, not to the sides; the middle of the cake bakes last.
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature; this will make the mixing easier, and the cake will bake evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour, or the cake will come out dense.
We adore anything with streusel, Muna. This is a simple yet fantastic cake, either with coffee or tea for a relaxing afternoon with family and friends.
This looks absolutely delicious! I am a coffee lover and I imagine this cake would make a great combo! Love all of your pics too!
Mmmm, oh my gosh, this looks so good! I’ll have to make this.
This looks heavenly, and I love not only that you made it taller, but that you put the streusel inside as well as on top. Coffee cake is one of my favorites!
It looks really good and easy to make! Thanks for the tip
Ugh, this looks amazing! Coffee and cake are like my two favorite things, and this combination of the two looks divine! Can’t wait to try it out on the fam!
This looks moister than most coffee cakes. I like that.
Yumm I love those foods that settle into their flavors the next day. And you found a moist coffee cake recipe! That’s hard to find. I’m vegan though, I think this one will take much tweaking to work out.
this is awesome keep posting more! good work I actually think you are very good in writing your thoughts and I learned a lot from you 😀 love the pics btw 😀
This looks so delicious! I am definitely looking forward to trying this out!
Oh we love coffee cake. This recipe looks easily veganised. Thank you for sharing it!!
Wow, it looks so tempting! Great receipe. I should try to make it too. Thank you.
That coffee cake looks absolutely amazing. I really shouldn’t, but I will have to try that out. I love that kind of cake. Always have.
Coffee and cake, two things I love the most 😉
It definitely looks moist and very filling. I’d love to make this and have it during lazy afternoons in the summer! It’s my kind of cake.
Mmmm the coffee cake looks yummy and delicious. I like mine with a cup of tea and maybe a raisin or two. I will be saving this recipe for sure.
I love cakes and can never resist a great slice of guilty pleasure. I am a terrible baker, but my sister in law is a great baker. She will enjoy this recipe. I mean I will get to enjoy this great recipe lol.
Omgomgomg I neeeed this in my life right now! Yum!
This recipe looks so delicious. I cant wait to try it.
What a delicious looking recipe. I love loafs like this and so does my hubby. We will have to try and make one.
Coffee and cake are always a good idea, so Coffee Cake…yum 🙂
And this one is for sure the best I ever made 🙂
What an awesome recipe! I loveeeeee coffee loaf cake!
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What would I have to do to make this Gluten Free?
I didn’t start baking gluten free and never tried it really!
How can i prepare this without using egg? what alternative ingredient will be required? Please help.
I’m sorry Kanika but I never made this cake without using egg!
Can you give me a substitute for evaporated milk. Its not available where I live
Hi Susan, you can use regular whole milk instead of evaporated milk.