Gingerbread Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping Recipe
This Gingerbread Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping is a warm, spiced treat perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon coffee breaks. Made with a blend of aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it combines a moist gingerbread-flavored base with a sweet and crunchy crumble topping for an irresistible combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings (1 square each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup apple juice
Crumble Topping
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature before you assemble the cake.
- Prepare Pan: Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well blended.
- Cream Butter and Molasses: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and molasses together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the apple juice and egg into the butter-molasses mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture in three batches to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition until the batter is fully incorporated.
- Pour Batter: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it out evenly across the surface.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine all the crumble topping ingredients—flour, brown sugar, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and melted butter—mixing until crumbly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter in the pan.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for better incorporation.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor impact.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving for optimal texture.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Gingerbread Coffee Cake, Crumble Topping, Spiced Cake, Holiday Dessert, Coffee Cake
