Best 5 Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake For One In A Jar Recipes

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Are you craving a sweet and comforting treat but don't want to deal with the hassle of baking an entire cake? Look no further! This recipe for cinnamon streusel coffee cake for one in a jar is the perfect solution. With its moist and fluffy crumb and the delightful combination of cinnamon and streusel topping, this single-serving coffee cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without the commitment of a full-sized cake. So grab your favorite mug, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable treat in a jar!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake image

These cinnamon streusel coffee cakes are perfect for a potluck brunch.

Provided by patriciafulda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup solid vegetable shortening, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl; mix with an electric mixer until sugar clumps are broken up. Add melted butter; mix until thoroughly blended. Stir in pecans by hand. Set filling aside.
  • Blend sifted flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Combine sugar, shortening, and egg in a second large bowl; mix with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Add milk and mix on low speed. Stir in dry ingredients.
  • Spread 1/4 of the batter into each of the prepared cakes pan and spread 1/4 of the streusel filling over each. Repeat once more, spreading layers evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 289.2 mg, Sugar 40 g

CINNAMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake image

Everyone needs a delicious coffee cake recipe in their repertoire, and this cinnamon streusel coffee cake recipe is the perfect option. Meaning "something strewn" in Old German, streusel is easy to throw together -- and then to throw on top of this sour-cream coffee cake. The sweet glaze in the recipe is the perfect coffee cake topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Coarse salt
1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Coarse salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Make the streusel topping: Mix together flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers until small to medium clumps form. Mix in 1/2 cup pecans. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the streusel center: Mix together remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 cup pecans.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the cake: Butter a 9-inch tube pan with a removable bottom. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a bowl.
  • Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Continue to beat until well combined.
  • Spoon half the batter into pan. Sprinkle streusel center mixture evenly over batter. Top with remaining batter, and spread evenly using an offset spatula. Sprinkle streusel topping mixture evenly over batter.
  • Bake until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Remove cake from pan, and transfer to parchment.
  • Make the glaze: Mix together confectioners' sugar and milk. Drizzle over cake, and let drip down sides. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.

OLD FASHIONED COFFEE CAKE WITH CINNAMON-STREUSEL TOPPING



Old Fashioned Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Streusel Topping image

Reminiscent of a pound cake, this deliciously moist and buttery coffee cake is anything but dry! Between the cinnamon swirl layer and the generous amount of streusel topping, every bite is a perfect combination of flavor and texture. You can probably whip up this easy and affordable dessert without having to make a special trip to the store.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Coffee Cake

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
¾ cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Prepare cinnamon layer by stirring brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
  • Prepare streusel topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Add butter and stir with a fork until mixture is crumbly; set aside.
  • Prepare cake by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then turn the mixer on low speed and beat in eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in flour mixture and milk. Add sour cream and vanilla and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon layer over the batter, then pour the remaining batter over top. Spread streusel topping evenly over the cake, pressing very lightly so it adheres to the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.4 calories, Carbohydrate 97.6 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 245.8 mg

STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



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Here's a moist coffee cake with a nutty streusel topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, softened
ICING:
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. , Spoon half of batter into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle half over batter. Add remaining batter and topping. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until done. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely. For icing, combine all ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK CINNAMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Quick Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake image

This quick and delicious coffeecake comes from Cook's Illustrated Magazine. They suggest that to make this recipe even easier, to prepare the streusel ingredients and measure out the dry ingredients for the cake the night before.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (2 1/3 ounces)
1/3 cup granulated sugar (2 1/3 ounces)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup almonds or 1 cup walnuts, chopped coarse
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 3/4 cups buttermilk or 1 3/4 cups plain yogurt
1 cup packed light brown sugar (7 ounces)
1 cup granulated sugar (7 ounces)
3 large eggs
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • For the streusel: Mix sugars, cinnamon, and melted butter together in medium bowl until mixture resembles wet sand; stir in nuts and set aside.
  • For the cake: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously coat 13 by 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in large bowl. Whisk buttermilk, sugars, eggs, and melted butter in separate bowl until smooth.
  • Using rubber spatula, gently fold egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until batter looks smooth and well combined.
  • Using rubber spatula, scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
  • Sprinkle streusel evenly over batter.
  • Bake until streusel is golden and toothpick inserted into center comes out with just a few crumbs attached, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool cake on wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serves 8.

Tips:

  • For the perfect streusel topping, use a combination of light and dark brown sugar for a richer flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a jar with a lid, you can use a ramekin or small bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough coffee cake.
  • If you like a sweeter coffee cake, you can add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the batter.
  • For a more decadent coffee cake, try using a flavored coffee in the batter, such as vanilla or hazelnut.

Conclusion:

This cinnamon streusel coffee cake in a jar is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With its moist and flavorful cake, sweet and crunchy streusel topping, and convenient single-serving size, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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