Buttermilk Coffee Cake Easy Recipe You’ll Want for Every Morning
This buttermilk coffee cake easy recipe is what I reach for when mornings feel a little too Monday. It’s the kind of cake that’s soft without being too delicate, crumbly in all the right ways, and basically the dessert that pretends to be breakfast—and we’re not mad about it.
I first baked this when my neighbor showed up at my door with a crate of buttermilk. True story. Turns out, she meant to order one and got ten. So, naturally, I started baking. What came out of that unexpected dairy delivery? A rich, cinnamon-swirled buttermilk coffee cake that made the whole block smell like a bakery. The streusel on top? Buttery, crunchy, and just sweet enough to make your coffee feel underdressed.
We’re talking about a quick, no-fuss recipe that even baking beginners can pull off. Whether you’re prepping for brunch or need an excuse to eat cake on a Tuesday, this one’s reliable, cozy, and just a little too good. Trust me—you'll want seconds. Possibly thirds.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix—nobody likes a tough cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, mix together the crumb topping ingredients: flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Use your fingers or a fork to create a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing. Then pour yourself a cup of coffee and try not to eat half the pan.