Joanna Gaines Coffee Cake Recipe

Crumbly brown sugar streusel and a hidden cinnamon-sugar layer elevate this coffee cake to a morning masterpiece you’ll always want at the center of your brunch table. It’s delicious with a hot latte, fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, mimosas; in fact most things.

Joanna Gaines Coffee Cake Recipe Ingredients

For the streusel topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch kosher salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the cinnamon layer:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the cake batter:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How To Make Joanna Gaines Coffee Cake Recipe

1. Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and generously butter or spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake releases easily once baked.
2. Make the streusel layer: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Use a fork to mash the softened butter into the mixture until it is completely combined and forms satisfyingly chunky, sweet crumbs, then set it aside.
3. Make the cinnamon layer: In another small bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the middle layer and set this aside as well.
4. Begin making the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir on a low speed just to combine, then add the softened butter and beat on medium-low for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture resembles moist sand.
5. Combine the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and beat on a medium speed until you have a smooth, thick batter; a few tiny lumps are perfectly fine.
6. Prepare the cake: Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar layer evenly over the top. Carefully spread the remaining batter over that layer—this requires a bit of patience as the batter can be thick—then finish by topping the whole thing with your prepared streusel crumble.
7. Bake the cake: Slide the pan into the oven and bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve: Leave the cake to cool on a rack for at least 1 hour until it reaches room temperature. This allows the crumb to set properly before you slice into it.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the moistest crumb: The secret is the sour cream; it provides a richness and acidity that reacts with the baking soda to create a tender, velvety texture that stays moist for days.
• Why “moist sand” texture matters: Cutting the butter into the dry ingredients before adding liquids (the reverse creaming method) coats the flour in fat, which limits gluten development and results in a more delicate cake.
• How to spread the top layer: Since the batter is thick, dollop it over the cinnamon-sugar layer in small spoonfuls first, then gently join them together with an offset spatula to avoid lifting the cinnamon layer.
• Best way to measure flour: Always fluff your flour with a spoon and then scoop it into the measuring cup before leveling it off with a knife; packing it down will result in a dry, heavy cake.

What To Serve With Joanna Gaines Coffee Cake Recipe?

This Joanna Gaines Coffee Cake Recipe is a sweet, spiced treat that needs a fresh or bitter finish! A hot Creamy Oat Milk Latte is the classic choice to balance the sugary streusel. For a lighter touch, a side of Fresh Seasonal Berries adds a lovely tartness that cuts through the rich sour cream batter! A dollop of Greek Yogurt or a cold Mimosa pairs wonderfully with the warm cinnamon flavors.

How To Store Joanna Gaines Coffee Cake Recipe

• Room Temperature: Store the cake right in the pan or wrapped in plastic wrap on the counter for up to 3 days.
• Refrigerate: You can keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days, though it is best served at room temperature to maintain the soft texture of the butter.
• Freeze: Wrap individual slices or the whole cake in plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil; it will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter before serving.

Joanna Gaines Coffee Cake Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 490 kcal
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Cholesterol: 115 mg
• Sodium: 320 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 68 g
• Protein: 6 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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