Description
A moist, cinnamon-sweetened American coffee cake with a crunchy streusel topping, made with real maple syrup and extract for rich flavor. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or cozy snacks, this easy recipe requires minimal effort and delivers tender, customizable results every time.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar (streusel)
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar (cake)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (streusel)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (cake)
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened (cake)
1/3 cup butter, softened (streusel)
1 cup milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9-inch round or square baking dish with parchment paper
In a bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
In another bowl, cream 1/3 cup butter and 2/3 cup brown sugar (cake portion)
Add maple syrup, maple extract, and eggs; mix until smooth
Gradually stir in flour mixture and milk to form a soft batter
In a separate bowl, combine 2/3 cup brown sugar (streusel portion), 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/3 cup butter; mix until crumbly
Spread batter into prepared dish, top with streusel and optional nuts
Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean
Cool slightly before slicing
Notes
Use coconut oil instead of butter for a halal/non-dairy option
Coconut sugar or pure cane sugar can substitute for brown sugar
Add a drizzle of maple glaze (powdered sugar + milk) for extra sweetness
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Versatile for breakfast, tea pairing, or slicing into scones with fruit preserves
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg