Cowboy Coffee Cake Recipe
Cowboy Coffee Cake Recipe is a classic, moist cake featuring brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, topped with a crumbly streusel. Its blend of soft texture and crunchy topping creates a delicious contrast. Made with simple ingredients, this cake offers a warm, comforting flavour inspired by traditional American baking, making it a great choice for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Sifter or fine mesh sieve
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or fork (for beating eggs)
- Pastry cutter or fork (to cut shortening/butter into flour)
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- Oven mitts
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional but recommended
- ⅔ cup shortening or cold unsalted butter about 150 g
- ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans; optional, for topping
Instructions
Heat The Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish nonstick spray or a bit of butter will do the trick.
Make The Crumb Base:
- Grab a large mixing bowl and sift in the flour and salt. Add the brown sugar, then cut in the cold butter or shortening using a fork or pastry cutter. You’re aiming for a crumbly, sand-like texture.
Add The Dry Spices:
- To the remaining crumb mixture in your bowl, stir in the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix In The Wet Ingredients:
- Pour in the sour milk (or buttermilk) and the beaten eggs. Gently stir everything together just until combined no need to over mix.
Into The Pan:
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Add The Topping:
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top. If you want some extra texture, toss on a handful of chopped nuts.
Bake The Cake:
- Slide the pan into the oven and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes. It’s done when a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.
Cool It Down And Enjoy:
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for a bit. You can serve it warm or at room temperature either way, it’s delicious.