This Amish coffee cake is an easy old fashioned recipe. This coffee cake uses common pantry ingredients and is amazing with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
I am a huge fan of Amish recipes and this coffee cake is no exception to that! Amish recipes are always simple, comforting, and made with from scratch ingredients. Some of my family’s other favorite Amish recipes are this Amish apple cake and this Amish chicken which goes great with mashed potatoes. Amish food is just so comforting.
This Amish coffee cake is very easy to make. It is perfect to make for a breakfast or brunch with friends. This is a great coffee cake to prep for busy holiday mornings too.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
This yummy coffee cake uses simple ingredients and is so easy to make.
Ingredients needed
For this coffee cake:
- Flour: The base of the cake batter.
- Baking soda and baking powder: To help the cake rise.
- Salt: You’ll need just half of a teaspoon of salt.
- Butter (softened): I recommend using unsalted butter. If you live near an Amish store, try using Amish butter.
- Sugar: To sweeten the coffee cake.
- Eggs: You will need two large eggs.
- Sour cream: You can also use Greek yogurt.
- Vanilla: If you can, I recommend using pure vanilla extract for baking.
For the crumb topping:
- Brown sugar
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Nuts (if desired): You can use pecans or walnuts.
Equipment needed
You will need a 9 x 9 inch baking pan, a mixing bowl, and a mixer.
Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
For the cake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 inch pan.
Mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon). Stir well with a large spoon.
Add the wet ingredients and mix well with a mixer. Pour the batter into the 9 x 9 inch pan. There may be extra batter leftover, do not overfill.
For the crumble
Mix all the ingredients for the crumbs in a bowl. Spread evenly over the top of the cake before baking. Add nuts, if desired.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
Variations
Add some pecan or walnut pieces on top, if desired.
Tips
- You may have some extra batter left in your bowl. Do not overfill your baking dish.
- Grease your pan well.
How to store leftovers
Store any leftover cake covered or in a Tupperware container at room temperature. The cake will be good for up to four days after baking.
Other Amish recipes:
- Amish Pound Cake
- Amish Apple Cake
- Amish Banana Bread
- Amish Zucchini Bread
- Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Amish Funeral Cookies
- Amish Cake (Oatmeal Cake)
Amish Coffee Cake
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- 9 x 9 inch pan
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the crumble
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- nuts if desired
Instructions
For the cake
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 inch pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon). Stir well with a large spoon.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix well with a mixer.
- Pour the batter into the 9 x 9 inch pan. There may be extra batter left, do not overfill your pan.
For the crumble
- Mix all the ingredients for the crumbs in a bowl. Spread evenly over the top of the cake before baking. Add nuts, if desired.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
Joy says
How would I alter the ingredients if I use a 9×13 glass pan? Double it?
Audrey says
Yes, you could double it for a 9 x 13 pan. If you have an aluminum pan that may be better, the edges can get crispier in a glass pan.
Joy says
I’m going to try making it right now. I am looking forward to this!
Thank you!
Nancy says
Super quick, super easy, and super delicious. I made it in my cast iron skillet and it came out phenomenal. Only tweak was adding a second tsp of vanilla (personal preference).
Janet Z. says
I was blown away by how w well this turned out. Beautiful texture, lovely topping. I have made it multiple times now for different gatherings and I always hope there will be leftovers!
Audrey says
I am so glad you liked it! 🙂
Debra says
Fabulous cake.i topped it with chopped granny Smith apples, walnuts and topping.
Excellent cake .just and flavorful.
Thank you.
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