Make a fluffy and sweet yeasted coffee cake with this easy recipe that requires no kneading!
The tender cake is topped with a crunchy streusel made from crisped rice cereal for an unusual and delicious twist.
Whether you’re looking for a sweet brunch treat or afternoon snack for tea, this no-knead coffee cake is an easy and tasty recipe, you’ll be glad to have on hand.
Basic Ingredients
Nothing fancy here at all, you likely have everything you need already in the pantry.
Don’t try to overcomplicate it or make it something it’s not. This recipe is designed to be simple and delicious.
Optional Additions
If you wanted to make it a heartier cake, you could add in a cup of raisins or other dried fruit. A cup of chopped nuts would also be fine.
There’s no reason to add more, however. The recipe is perfect just as written.
Easy But Needs Time
The actual recipe is not all that difficult to whip up. However, the batter does need some time to rise, so plan ahead to give the recipe the time it needs to rise, bake, and cool prior to serving.
Give yourself at least 3 hours for everything to come together before serving.
Again, the actual hands-on time is less than 25 minutes but the rising and baking simply needs time.
Because it is so fluffy and moist, this can easily be made the day before.
How to Serve
The cake is wonderful served warm or at room temperature.
Use the coffee cake as part of a brunch spread and serve with eggs, bacon, fruit, and your favorite hot beverages.
Alternatively, use it a simple dessert and serve with hot cocoa.
You could top the cake with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired, for dessert.
A simple slice with a cup of tea is a delightful afternoon snack.
How to Store
Keep leftover cake stored in an airtight container where it should stay fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature.
For longer term, place the cake or slices into freezer bags and freeze. Let frozen cake thaw on the counter prior to serving.
Use up any frozen coffee cake within 6 months for best flavor and to prevent freezer burn.
It does freeze incredibly well so don’t shy away from making it and freezing extras for quick snacking later.
No Knead Coffee Cake with Cereal Streusel
This fluffy no-knead coffee cake is topped with a crunchy cereal based streusel for a delightful treat perfect for serving with a hot beverage for lunch or snacking.
Ingredients
No Knead Coffee Cake Batter
- 1 Tablespoon Dry, Active Yeast
- 1 Cup Warm Water
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Eggs
- 3 Cups Unbleached, All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Cereal Streusel Topping
- 1 Cup Crushed Rice Crispy Cereal (about 2 1/4 Cups whole)
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 6 Tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit aside until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Fold in the flour and salt until combined.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until completely mixed.
- Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile make the topping.
Make the topping
- In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cereal, sugar, and cinnamon, Just mix until combined.
- Pour in the melted butter and stir until everything is moistened and crumbly.
Finish the Coffee Cake
- Grease a 9X13 inch baking pan.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan evenly.
- Sprinkle the topping over the batter evenly, and then using fingertips, push the topping down into the batter.
- Cover the pan with a clean towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Bake the coffee cake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until an inserter tester comes out clean.
- Cool pan on a wire rack.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 231mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g
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