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Easy One-Bowl Loaded Coffee Cake Recipe Perfect for Quick Breakfasts

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A simple and delicious one-bowl coffee cake with a crumbly cinnamon-nut topping, perfect for quick breakfasts or brunches with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans preferred)
  • Optional add-ins: fresh berries (like blueberries), chocolate chips, or a handful of oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Pour in the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir gently using a spatula or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chopped nuts, and an extra 1 teaspoon cinnamon to make the crumbly topping.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the topping mixture generously over the batter, pressing down lightly.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking.
  7. Let the coffee cake cool for at least 15 minutes on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender and soft.’, ‘Let melted butter cool slightly before mixing to avoid cooking the eggs.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and milk for smooth blending.’, ‘If oven runs hot, tent the cake with foil after 20 minutes to prevent topping from burning.’, ‘Toast nuts lightly before chopping to boost flavor.’, ‘Cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess.’, ‘Optional add-ins like fresh blueberries or chocolate chips can be folded in before baking.’]

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