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Best Almond Streusel Coffee Cake & Nutty Crumb Topping

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This Almond Streusel Coffee Cake is a delightful combination of moist cake and a crunchy nutty topping, perfect for any occasion. Elevate your coffee experience with this deliciously unique dessert that promises to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 large Eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (or Greek Yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (for the Almond Streusel Layer)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Sliced or Slivered Almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (for the Nutty Crumb Topping)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for the Nutty Crumb Topping)
  • 1/4 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, cut into small pieces (for the Nutty Crumb Topping)
  • 1 cup Chopped Mixed Nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (for the Nutty Crumb Topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and optional cinnamon for the streusel. Add the cold, cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Stir in the sliced or slivered almonds and set aside.
  3. In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon for the nutty topping. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped mixed nuts and place this bowl in the fridge.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for the cake batter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake batter.
  7. With the mixer on low speed, add about one-third of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined. Then, add half of the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mixing until just incorporated. Repeat with another third of the dry ingredients, then the remaining sour cream, and finally the last of the dry ingredients.
  8. Pour half of the cake batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the prepared Almond Streusel Layer evenly over the batter. Spoon the remaining cake batter over the streusel layer and gently spread it to cover.
  9. Generously sprinkle the chilled Nutty Crumb Topping over the top of the cake batter and press it down slightly.
  10. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
  11. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.

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Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Use cold butter for the streusels to achieve a crumbly texture. Customize the nuts in the topping to your preference.

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