Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is soft, moist, and layered with a rich cream cheese filling plus a buttery streusel topping. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy with your morning coffee, serve at brunch, or share at gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream and vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Make the Streusel Topping
In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Assemble the Cake
Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
Pour cream cheese filling evenly over the batter.
Spread remaining cake batter on top.
Sprinkle streusel topping generously over the surface.
- Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Success
Room temperature ingredients: Ensures smooth mixing and even baking.
Don’t overmix: Overmixing the batter can make the cake dense.
Check doneness: The cream cheese layer may make the cake look soft—use a toothpick test in the cake portion.
Variations
Berry swirl: Add fresh blueberries or raspberries to the cream cheese filling.
Nutty topping: Mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel.
Glazed finish: Drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze after baking for extra sweetness.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea.
Dust with powdered sugar for a bakery-style look.
Pair with fresh fruit for a brunch spread.
Storage
Room temperature: Store covered for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Keeps well for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze slices for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight before serving.
Conclusion
This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is a cozy, indulgent treat that’s perfect for mornings, gatherings, or anytime you crave something sweet and comforting.