Best 6 Old World Coffee Cake Recipes

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Old World coffee cake is a comforting and classic treat that has been enjoyed for generations. It is characterized by its crumbly streusel topping, sweet and cinnamony filling, and tender cake base. This beloved baked good can be found in coffee shops, bakeries, and homes across the globe, and it is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. If you're looking to make this delicious treat in your own kitchen, there are many recipes to choose from, each with its own unique twist. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe that has been passed down for decades or a more modern twist on this classic, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NANNA'S OLD WORLD CINNAMON CRUMB COFFEE CAKE



Nanna's Old World Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake image

This recipe is from the Penrose Victorian Inn (bed and breakfast) in Haydenville, Massachussettes and is a heritage recipe. It is the best coffee cake I have ever tasted and ever made! I make it for our church breakfasts from time to time and everyone scarfs it right up! Just as fast as the Caramel Rolls! Now that is a feat here in North Dakota! I hope you enjoy this fabulous recipe! Hugs, Jelly :)

Provided by HotPepperRosemaryJe

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8 pieces, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Batter: Sift 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat egg until frothy. Beat in sugar and butter until combined. Add milk, sour cream, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture a little at a time and mix on low until combined. Do not over mix. If the batter is too stiff add a little more milk.
  • Streusel topping: Combine last 4 ingredients (make sure your butter for the streusel is chilled) in a small bowl and mix together, then set aside.
  • Put 1/2 the batter in a 8x8 - inch greased pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1/2 streusel over batter. Repeat. Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Topping with chopped nuts is also an option if you like nuts!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 557.2, Carbohydrate 71.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 43.6, Protein 5.8

OLD-FASHIONED COFFEE CAKE



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"I have many buttermilk recipes, and this one brings back the flavor of old fashioned homemade doughnuts," says Rita Reifenstein of Evans City, Pennsylvania. Spiced with nutmeg, slices of the tasty cake are even more tempting served with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, divided
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan (batter will be thick). , Combine the remaining sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD WORLD YUGOSLAVIAN COFFEE CAKE



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This is a Delicious Yeast coffee cake. It overflows with a delicious nutty filling,and the sweet glaze puts it over the top.. It is wonderful with a cup of coffee at breakfast,or any time.

Provided by A Dash Of Love

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 41m

Yield 2 cakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 (1/3 ounce) packet quick-rising yeast
1/4 cup warm water, to activate yeast 105-115 degree's
3/4 cup scalded milk, then cooled before adding to yeast
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
4 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon softened butter
1 -2 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • 1 Make the filling. Mix all ingredients together except egg set aside.
  • 2 Place the yeast in a large bowl with the 1/4 cup of warm water. Wait for yeast to activate. You will see bubbles,and foamy looking top on it. If it doesn't appear to activate. Add a teaspoon of sugar to test. It may activate after adding sugar.Make sure water is not to hot or to cool. Warm not lukewarm,or hot!
  • 3 Stir in the milk,butter,sugar,eggs,salt,and 3 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make the dough easy to handle.
  • 4 Put dough on lightly floured surface and start kneading. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl turning to greased side up. Let rise until double in size in a warm place. Hint: winter can be tough. You can place the bowl of dough over a bowl of hot water covered with a rack to support the bread bowl. Cover the bowls with a towel to trap warmth from the water like a tent. This helps it rise better in the Winter months. 1-1/2-2 hours.
  • 5 Remove dough from bowl after it has risen double in size. Punch the dough down with fist. Divide the dough in half. Lightly flour surface. Roll each half of dough in to a rectangle 12 x 15 inches long.
  • 6 When ready to use filling add the beaten egg to filling. Divide filling and spread over the 2 rectangles. Roll dough tightly by the long side of rectangle that is 15 inches.Pinch dough to seal where the dough ends. Repeat with other rectangle. Stretch the roll to even it out.
  • 7 Place each Roll on a lightly greased sheet pan. Coil the dough in a circle until the coil ends. Cover and let rise until double in size. About an hour. Heat oven to 350 degree's about 40 minutes or until browned. Brush cake with butter,and glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 257, Carbohydrate 73, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 32.6, Protein 11.7

CLASSIC COFFEE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Coffee Cake Recipe by Tasty image

You can never go wrong with a classic! With two perfectly spongy cake layers filled with cinnamon sugar and crowned with a delicious browned butter streusel topping, this coffee cake is the most delicious way to start your day.

Provided by Lauren Lee

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 18

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 stick unsalted butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 ¼ cups whole milk
¾ cup sour cream, or full-fat plain yogurt
3 ¾ cups all purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or 2 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray.
  • Make the brown butter streusel topping: Add the butter to a small light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally until the butter completely melted, then continue cooking, swirling or stirring with a heatproof spatula occasionally, until the butter bubbles and foams, then begins to brown as the foam subsides. Once the butter is golden brown and smells nutty, 5-8 minutes total, transfer to a heatproof container (make sure to get all the delicious browned bits from the bottom of the pot) and let cool to room temperature for 5-10 minutes before using.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, flour, and cinnamon. Add the browned butter and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.
  • Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Make the cake: In a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the milk and sour cream until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla, then the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add a third of the flour to the butter mixture, beating on low speed to combine. Add half of the milk mixture and beat to incorporate. Continue alternating between the dry and wet ingredients, beating between each addition just to incorporate before adding the next. Do not overmix.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread all the way to the edges. (If using 2 9-inch round pans, spread about 1⅓ cups batter in each pan.) Sprinkle the filling evenly over the batter. Spread the remaining batter on top of the filling, all the way to the edges of the pan, then use a butter knife to gently swirl the filling into the batter. Crumble the streusel evenly on top.
  • Bake the coffee cake until dark golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 55 minutes for a large pan or 50-55 minutes for 2 smaller pans.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving straight from the pan.
  • Enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED GERMAN COFFEE CAKE



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"'MY mom served this moist coffee cake every Sunday after church, but the peach topping was reserved for special occasions, like when company came,' Dad says. 'Usually, she simply sprinkled sugar and cinnamon on top.'"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 coffee cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, beaten
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup warm whole milk (80°-90°)
TOPPING:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch salt
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced peaches, drained

Steps:

  • For cake, dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in water. Let stand 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugar and egg. Gradually mix in 2 cups flour, milk and yeast mixture. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide in half and press each half into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Combine all topping ingredients except peaches. Sprinkle over dough. Top with peach slices. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

VINTAGE COFFEE CAKE RECIPE



Vintage Coffee Cake Recipe image

Provided by Katecooks

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
4 large eggs
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, water, and eggs. Mix well. 3. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and cinnamon. 4. Pour half of batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture. 5. Pour remaining batter on top and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar mixture on top. 6. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until cake is set. Let cool slightly. 7. Mix together all glaze ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle on top of cooled cake.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your coffee cake. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your coffee cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Grease and flour your pan: This will help the coffee cake to come out of the pan easily.
  • Preheat your oven: Always preheat your oven before baking the coffee cake. This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Bake the coffee cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the coffee cake is done.
  • Let the coffee cake cool before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

Old-world coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give this old-world coffee cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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