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Easy Copycat Starbucks Coffee Cake


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

If you’ve ever wanted to recreate that buttery, cinnamon-topped delight from your favorite coffee shop, this Easy Copycat Starbucks Coffee Cake is your go-to. Moist, tender, and crowned with a cinnamon-sugar crumble, it’s one of the best easy dessert ideas, brunch recipes, or even quick breakfast treats to have on hand. It’s a foolproof and easy recipe that’s perfect for lazy weekends or to impress guests at breakfast gatherings.


Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add 1/2 cup melted butter and mix until large crumbs form. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together remaining softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

8. Sprinkle the cinnamon crumble topping over the batter generously.

9. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. Cool completely before serving. Optionally drizzle with powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese icing.

Notes

This cake stays soft for days—store at room temperature or freeze slices individually.

You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.

Add chopped pecans or diced apples for fun texture and flavor twists.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 375
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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