Streusel Coffee Cake Pound Cake
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Enjoy this Southern, old-fashioned tender, buttery Streusel Coffee Cake Pound Cake recipe with family and friends for special weekends and brunches! Feeds a crowd, looks elegant and tastes like heaven!
Seriously, like heaven. Seriously! Much Like this Apple Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Swirl Streusel Coffee Cake and these Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins!
What Happened After I Made This Streusel Coffee Cake Pound Cake
As soon as I made this coffee cake, my husband started whining, pretty much non-stop. Kind of driving me nuts. You know what I mean? I was hearing….When can I have the cake?? Kim…Can I have some coffee cake yet? How long do I have to wait?? Ready yet?? I’m going to get some cake nowwww! Ok??? Nowwww!!! Now? 🙂 Ugh…Just think of that only 20 times over and over…yep, good times! 🙂
So, after wrapping up the photo shoot of the coffee cake, he finally got his wish. He got a huge slice and all was good, until the next morning. I woke up to a note placed next to the remaining coffee cake, which was three quarters left, mind you. The note read…”If you touch my cake, I will hurt you” with mad emojis surrounding the lettering. Umm…
My husband has a very humorous side but he can also become slightly possessive, so I’m gonna chalk that up to his cute way of saying, he loved the cake and I’ll just sneak what’s left, when he’s not looking, which isn’t much!
Why You’ll Love This Streusel Coffee Cake Pound Cake
Calling all breakfast lovers! The divine combination of crunchy streusel and perfectly moist pound cake—who can resist this classic favorite? With just a few simple ingredients and some easy-to-follow steps, you can make a delightful streusel coffee cake pound cake that will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
This delightful combination of sweet, moist pound cake infused with brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon flavors and a crumbly streusel topping is sure to become your new go-to breakfast treat. So why settle for plain old pound cake when you can elevate your morning routine with this irresistible twist? Grab a slice and savor every delicious bite.
Oh my Lord! Yum….Mmmm-mmmm! The aroma itself is enough to make you go a little cray-cray if you know what I mean! Then tasting it, well you can just imagine, can’t you?
This coffee cake is the perfect dessert anytime, whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply want to enjoy it for breakfast or with a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
It’s definitely a streusel coffee cake pound cake that is unforgettable. So get ready to tantalize your taste buds—it’s time to bake and enjoy a heavenly slice of this scrumptious dessert!
Ingredients for Streusel Coffee Cake Pound Cake Recipe
Treat yourself to a classic southern coffee cake pound cake featuring a delicious cinnamon swirl throughout. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe brings together the rich, buttery texture of pound cake with the sweet and spicy notes of cinnamon coffee cake. Try making it at home and savor each bite with your favorite cup of coffee.
coffee Pound Cake recipe
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- softened butter
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla extract
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Layer
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- pecans, chopped
Streusel
- brown sugar
- all-purpose flour
- ground cinnamon
- softened butter
- Optional: pecans, chopped
Instructions How to Make Streusel Coffee Cake Pound Cake
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan (16 cups) or you could use a bundt pan, (using shortening for the grease) and set aside. I personally like to use Baker’s Joy for all my cakes, so if you can get that, it really works to keep the cake from sticking to your pan!
- In a small bowl, make the middle Brown Sugar Cinnamon mixture by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.
- In another small bowl, make the streusel by mixing together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and then cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork to get crumbles and set aside.
- In another small bowl, add flour and baking soda together, set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream butter until creamy in a large mixing bowl, then add in sugar and mix until fluffy. Add in eggs one a time, mixing in each time. Add vanilla.
- Start alternating the flour mixture and sour cream in the butter mixture starting and ending with the flour, mixing after each addition.
- Pour ½ of the cake batter into prepared baking pan and then sprinkle the Middle Brown Sugar Cinnamon Layer on top.
- Finish adding the rest of the batter, then add the streusel on top and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. Check cake by using a pick to check for doneness.
- Once cake is baked, place cake on wire rack, loosen up sides with knife and let cool for 15 minutes. Release from pan and let cake cool an hour.
- To make glaze, if preferred. take ½ cup to 1 cup confectioners sugar and 2-3 tablespoons cream and milk to make nice glaze and drizzle on top of cake.
- Double the streusel and brown sugar-cinnamon mixture if you want more of that!
Storing Cake
- Keep cake covered or sealed for freshness in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate. Cake will last up to 5 days.
More Variations
- Add some mini chocolate chips or some nuts like pecans or walnuts to your batter for a delicious twist of texture and flavor!
- We used vanilla extract, but if you like a rum, amaretto, orange or almond flavor, just go for it and add some to your batter, but be sure not to overdo on these types of extracts because a lot can go a long way. Start with a 1/2 teaspoon and add more if needed.
This streusel coffee cake recipe creates a deliciously moist and flavorful cake that’s as perfect for a special occasion as an every-day treat. Whether it’s served with a streusel crumb topping and vanilla glaze icing, or bursting with some berries inside, the range of options to customize the cake are endless as well.
As Julia Child once said, “A party without cake is just a meeting”, and what better cake than streusel coffee cake pound cake to bring your party to life!
More Breakfast or Snacking Cakes
- Lush Raspberry Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
- Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
- Buttermilk Blueberry Explosion Cake!
- Caramel Glazed Apple Crumble Coffee Cake
- Cream Cheese Crumble Coffee Cake
- Banana Pound Cake & Milk Chocolate Glaze
Streusel Coffee Cake Pound Cake
Ingredients
Pound Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 ½ cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Middle Brown Sugar Cinnamon Layer:
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed firmly
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1 cup pecans chopped
Streusel:
- ½ cup brown sugar packed firmly
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter softened
- Optional: ¾ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan (16 cups) or you could use a bundt pan, (using shortening for the grease) and set aside. I personally like to use Baker's Joy for all my cakes, so if you can get that, it really works to keep the cake from sticking to your pan!
- In a small bowl, make the Brown Sugar Cinnamon mixture by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon together and set aside.
- In another small bowl, make the Streusel by mixing together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and then cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork to get crumbles and set aside.
- In another medium bowl, add flour and baking soda together, set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream butter until creamy in a large mixing bowl, then add in sugar and mix until fluffy. Add in eggs one a time, mixing in each time. Add vanilla.
- Start alternating the flour mixture and sour cream in the butter mixture starting and ending with the flour, mixing after each addition.
- Pour 1/2 of the cake batter into prepared baking pan and then sprinkle the Middle Brown Sugar Cinnamon Layer on top.
- Finish adding the rest of the batter, then add the streusel on top and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. Check cake by using a pick to check for doneness.
- Once cake is baked, place cake on wire rack, loosen up sides with knife and let cool for 15 minutes. Release from pan and let cake cool an hour.
- To make glaze, if preferred. take 1/2 cup to 1 cup confectioners sugar and 2-3 tablespoons cream and milk to make nice glaze and drizzle on top of cake.
- Double the streusel and brown sugar-cinnamon mixture if you want more of that!
- 12 servings. Keep cake covered or sealed for freshness. Cake will last up to 5 days.
