Description
Bring your favorite café treat home with this Easy Copycat Starbucks Coffee Cake! This quick breakfast option is layered with a moist vanilla cake, a warm cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a buttery crumb topping. Finished with a sweet icing drizzle, it’s the ultimate coffee companion or a delightful addition to your list of easy dessert and breakfast ideas. Whether you’re hosting brunch, need a cozy snack, or just want delicious food ideas, this easy recipe checks all the boxes for flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Cut in cold butter until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs. Set aside.
3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Spread half the batter into the pan. Top with half the cinnamon streusel mixture. Add the rest of the batter, then sprinkle remaining streusel on top.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan.
7. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the icing. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Chill the streusel before using to keep a crumbly texture when baked.
Don’t overmix the batter—just fold until everything comes together.
Broil the top for a minute at the end for a crispier finish (optional).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: coffee cake, quick breakfast, Starbucks copycat, easy recipe, brunch ideas, dessert ideas