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    Broken Oven Baking » Recipes » Cakes & Cupcakes

    Easy Almond Coffee Cake

    Published: Sep 13, 2022 by Kayla Burton · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    I can never say no to a delicious vanilla streusel coffee cake, and we all know how much I love almond (have you tried my almond sugar cookies yet?). So, I made a version with my own spin - rich and sweet Almond Coffee Cake! It's a light and fluffy cake base with amazing almond flavor, and I put sliced almonds in the streusel for an added crunch and nuttiness. It is one of the best coffee cakes I've ever had!

    An almond coffee cake cut into slices on a plate.

    This recipe is sponsored by Lifeway Kefir. Their organic plain whole milk kefir makes this almond cake extra fluffy and moist. Plus, it's full of healthy probiotics, protein, calcium and it's lactose intolerance friendly!

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Storage
    • More Recipes You'll Love
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • You only need a few bowls and one pan to make this easy almond coffee cake recipe!
    • Whether you're a beginner or an advanced baker, you'll be able to whip up this elegant treat.
    • This almond flavored cake comes together in less than an hour.
    • It's the best cake to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or dessert!
    • This perfect coffee cake is topped with a crunchy almond crumb topping for a perfect pairing of textures.
    • It's a simple and delicious spin on a classic coffee cake that's great for fall, just like my Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make almond coffee cake.
    • This almond sheet cake gets a double dose of almond flavor from pure almond extract and sliced almonds. Typically you want to toast nuts before using them in baked goods, but in this recipe you can skip this step because the nuts will toast as they bake on top of the cake batter in the streusel topping.
    • Plain whole milk kefir creates a super soft and moist cake. Kefir is a fermented milk drink you can find in the dairy section of your grocery store. My go-to brand is Lifeway!
    • Vegetable oil keeps this luscious sweet cake from drying out.

    See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • You can use any other neutral oil you have in your pantry, like canola oil, in place of the vegetable oil.
    • If you can't find kefir, buttermilk is a great choice to substitute.
    • Slivered almonds can be used instead of crushing up sliced almonds.
    • Next time for extra sweetness, drizzle a powdered sugar and milk icing over the top of the coffee cake once it is completely cooled.
    • If you don't have a 9" round baking pan, make this coffee cake in an 8" square pan.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    Step by Step Instructions

    Cinnamon streusel mixture in a bowl.

    Step 1: To make the streusel, melt the butter in a small bowl and mix with all purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and sliced almond pieces. Set aside.

    Whisking dry cake ingredients in a bowl.

    Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

    Whisking wet cake ingredients in a bowl.

    Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, and kefir.

    Folding almond flavored cake batter in a bowl with a spatula.

    Step 4: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.

    Almond cake batter in a round pan with cinnamon streusel on top.

    Step 5: Pour the batter into a parchment paper-lined 9" round cake pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the cinnamon streusel mixture.

    A baked almond coffee cake with streusel topping in a round pan.

    Step 6: Bake at 350°F until a toothpick comes out of the very center of the cake clean (37-42 minutes). Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

    Expert Tips

    Tip #1: To avoid a tough crumb cake, only mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until JUST combined. Over-mixing the batter can create a gluey, tough cake.

    Tip #2: If your flour has clumps, you can sift it with the other dry ingredients before whisking to ensure it is light and fluffy.

    Tip #3: Almond extract is an extremely concentrated flavor, so make sure to measure the exact amount the recipe calls for and not to overdo it.

    Tip #4: To remove the cake from the pan once it's cooled, place a plate over it and carefully flip it over so that the top of the cake is on the plate. Then, place another plate or wire rack over the bottom and flip it again.

    Recipe FAQs

    Does this coffee cake have coffee in it?

    There is no coffee in this coffee cake. It gets its name because it is meant to be eaten as a sweet treat along side your cup of coffee!

    Can I make this cake without the streusel?

    Yes, feel free to omit the crumb topping.

    Can I freeze this coffee cake for later?

    Absolutely! Let it cool completely before placing it in a freezer-safe container. Be sure to let it thaw at room temperature or in the microwave before enjoying.

    Why is my cake dry and dense?

    This could be from over-measuring the flour. It's important to use a food scale to weigh your dry ingredients in grams for accurate measurements.

    Where can I find Lifeway Kefir?

    This can be found at lifewaykefir.com or in the dairy section of most grocery stores.

    Lifting a slice of almond coffee cake with a cake server.

    Storage

    Room Temperature

    Store the cooled almond coffee cake in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

    Freezing Instructions

    Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months.

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    Did you try this recipe?
    Leave a ⭐️ review below and tag @brokenovenbaking & @lifewaykefir on Instagram!

    📖 Recipe

    Easy Almond Coffee Cake

    Kayla Burton
    A simple yet elegant coffee cake flavored with almond extract and topped with a cinnamon streusel! This fluffy sheet cake makes the best brunch or dessert!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 people
    Calories 300 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9 inch round cake pan
    • Mixing bowls
    • Measuring spoons
    • Scale/measuring cups
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cinnamon Almond Streusel

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds crushed into small pieces

    Almond Cake

    • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour weighed in grams or spooned and leveled
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 1½ teaspoons almond extract
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup Lifeway Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir room temperature

    Instructions
     

    Cinnamon Almond Streusel

    • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix in the melted butter until it resembles wet sand, then add the sliced almonds.

    Almond Cake

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a round 9-inch pan with nonstick spray and then place a parchment paper round on the bottom.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the oil and sugar really well. Stir in the eggs and almond and vanilla extracts, followed by the kefir.
    • Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and top with streusel.
    • Bake on the middle rack until a toothpick comes out clean (about 37-42 minutes). Let it cool in the pan until it's cool enough to touch, then carefully flip it out of the pan.

    Notes

    Kefir: This recipe is sponsored by my favorite kefir brand, Lifeway. Their organic whole milk plain or lemon kefir is best in this recipe.
    Storage: Store cooled almond coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months. I recommend slicing it up before freezing.
    Nutrition: The provided nutrition information is an estimate, the calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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