Berry Good Coffee Cake
Berry Good Coffee Cake combines tender vanilla cake with juicy berries and a buttery streusel topping. It’s moist, sweet, and perfectly balanced — a comforting treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen – blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup flour
- ¼ cup cold butter (cut into cubes)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
- Prepare Streusel: Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Stir in nuts if using. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add Sour Cream: Mix in sour cream until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add Berries: Gently fold in the berries, being careful not to crush them.
- Assemble Cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen berries — no need to thaw if frozen.
- Sour cream adds richness and moisture to the cake.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- You can use just one type of berry if preferred.
- The streusel topping adds sweetness and crunch — don’t skip it!