Name: Yogurt Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter (softened)

2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for batter)

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)

3-5 tablespoons heavy cream (for glaze)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9″ or 10″ bundt cake pan with shortening and dust with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gently fold in the Greek yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix well to form the batter.

Step 4: Spoon half of the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.

Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and brown sugar to create the streusel topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.

Step 6: Spoon the remaining batter over the streusel layer and smooth the top gently.

Step 7: Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 35 minutes.

Step 8: Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it, then carefully invert the pan onto a plate to release the cake. Allow it to cool completely before glazing.

Step 9: To make the glaze, place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time, stirring until you reach the desired drizzle consistency. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Step 10: Immediately drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Let it set before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts and increase the cinnamon for extra flavor in the streusel.

Try swapping plain Greek yogurt for flavored varieties, like vanilla or honey, to add a subtle twist.

Use light brown sugar in the streusel for a deeper molasses flavor.

This cake tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld.

FAQs

Can I use regular yogurt instead of Greek yogurt?

Yes, you can substitute regular plain yogurt. It might result in a slightly less dense texture, but the cake will still be moist and delicious.

Can I make this cake gluten-free?

To make it gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend that includes xanthan gum. The texture may vary slightly, so watch baking time closely.