Yogurt Coffee Cake

Yogurt Coffee Cake is a delightful and moist cake that pairs perfectly with your morning coffee or tea. The addition of Greek yogurt gives it a tangy twist, while the streusel topping adds a sweet and crunchy texture. Drizzle with a simple glaze for the perfect finishing touch!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• For the streusel topping:
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
• For the glaze:
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and Greek yogurt to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture

Mix until just combined

Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly

In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by mixing 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cold cubed butter, ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts if using until it resembles coarse crumbs

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter in the pan

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth

Adjust the milk amount to achieve your desired glaze consistency

Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes

Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake

Serve your delicious Yogurt Coffee Cake and enjoy!