Best 6 Coconut Topping For Coffee Cake Recipes

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Coconut topping for coffee cake is a delicious and easy way to add a tropical flair to your favorite breakfast treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a topping that is both flavorful and visually appealing. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of making the perfect coconut topping for your coffee cake. From selecting the right ingredients to understanding the importance of proper preparation, we will cover everything you need to know to create a topping that will make your coffee cake the star of the show.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Coconut Streusel Coffee Cake image

This is a dandy cake just right for serving with coffee or even for dessert. There's a buttery coconut streusel on top of and running through the tender, spicy cake. All spices called for are ground.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups desiccated coconut
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 ounces butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
4 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (regular milk, or even cream, can be substituted)
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or 1/4 cup Cointreau liqueur
1 orange, zest of, grated
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Butter and flour an 8-inch square or round baking pan (a bundt pan also works well).
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • For the streusel: In a small skillet or saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat and add dessicated coconut and walnuts. Cook, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes, or until coconut and walnuts start to get toasty and smell fragrant. Be careful not to burn. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and cinnamon and empty half this mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Reserve other half.
  • For the cake: In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, liqueur and orange zest. Set aside.
  • In a large mixer bowl, cream butter with sugar for 5 minutes, or until light in color and fluffy. You may need to scrape down the sides and bottom of bowl a couple of times with a spatula. Add baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves.
  • Add flour, alternately with wet ingredients (egg, etc.) until blended through. You may need to scrape down the sides and bottom of bowl a couple of times with a spatula.
  • Pour 3/4 s of the batter into your prepared pan and layer with reserved streusel mixture. Pour remaining batter over top and run knife through pan, marbling streusel into the batter.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool 20 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 457.6, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 39.7, Protein 7

TOASTED COCONUT COFFEE CAKE



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So good in the morning with a nice cup of your favorite coffee or tea. Adapted from Country Living magazine.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 9" coffee cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
3/4 cup light brown sugar, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 large egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Coffee-cake topping:
  • Combine 1/2 cup flour, coconut, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Toss in melted butter and set aside.
  • Batter:
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F Lightly coat a 9-inch round springform pan with a little of the softened butter and set aside. Combine the remaining flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside. Beat the egg yolks, remaining brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla using an electric mixer set on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Mix in the remaining butter and the sour cream. Reduce mixer speed to low, add flour mixture, and mix.
  • Cake:
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with topping, and bake on the middle rack of the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Release the cake from the pan. Serve warm. Enjoy!

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

FRESH STRAWBERRY COFFEE CAKE



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Wonderful white coffee cake is topped with fresh strawberry and crumb topping.

Provided by Sue Walker

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups thinly sliced strawberries
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  • Beat 1/4 cup butter in a bowl until creamy; add 3/4 cup sugar and egg. Beat until fully incorporated.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture, alternating with milk, into butter mixture until combined. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Arrange strawberries atop the batter.
  • Mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and coconut together in a bowl. Sprinkle topping over strawberries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

COCONUT TOPPING FOR COFFEE CAKE



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This recipe is from Mrs. Albert Heeszel, from the cookbook "Heritage of Cooking" A Collection of Recipes from East Perry County, Missouri. To find out more about this cookbook read the description from the first recipe I posted from it #38,782.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Breads

Time 5m

Yield 1 topping recipe

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup coconut
3 tablespoons flour
1 egg
6 tablespoons cream
salt

Steps:

  • Mix in order given.
  • And spread over coffee cake dough #40265 after it has risen.
  • Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1756.9, Fat 87.9, SaturatedFat 67.7, Cholesterol 311.4, Sodium 132.5, Carbohydrate 241, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 206.6, Protein 16.5

COFFEECAKE WITH COCONUT-PECAN TOPPING



Coffeecake With Coconut-Pecan Topping image

This is a nice, dense and moist coffee/snack cake. I made it today and we really are enjoying it! The topping reminds me of the frosting on a german chocolate cake. This cake comes together quickly - no muss or fuss! I baked mine in a 9" pan, and it was ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 eggs or 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons light plain yogurt or 2 tablespoons light sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut, shredded
1 tablespoon flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
3 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*. Grease and flour a 8" or 9" baking pan (i used "pam').
  • Combine all the cake ingredients in a bowl and beat 3 minutes with a mixer on "medium" speed.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake @ 350* for 20-30 minutes, depending on pan size and your oven. Remove cake from oven. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the topping. Combine all lthe ingredients, mixing well.
  • Spread over warm cake. .
  • Turn oven on to "broil" and place cake 3" from heat.
  • Broil 2-3 minutes until topping is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 363.3, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 24.9, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, shredded coconut for the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the coconut in a pan over medium heat until it is golden brown and fragrant. This will enhance the flavor and give the topping a crunchy texture.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the topping to balance out the sweetness of the sugar.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the coffee cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

This coconut topping for coffee cake is an easy and delicious way to add a tropical twist to your favorite breakfast treat. With its crunchy texture and sweet, nutty flavor, this topping is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special way to dress up your coffee cake, give this recipe a try.

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