Easy Eggless Coffee Cake Recipe (2024)

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Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).You’ll need:

For the Cake:

• Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here; skip the cake flour, bread flour, and wheat flour.
• Baking powder & Baking soda: Make sure they’re not expired or too old.
• Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
• Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter handy, you can use it. In this case, skip the salt called in the recipe.
• Cream cheese: Use the full-fat version that comes in blocks.
• Sugar: You will need light brown sugar and granulated sugar.
• Yogurt: You can substitute plain yogurt for plain sour cream. I recommend using the full-fat versions.
• Vanilla extract: I recommend using real vanilla extract.
• Buttermilk: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, tryhomemade vanilla extract!

For the Streusel Topping:

For the streusel, you will need brown sugar (light or dark brown sugar is fine), all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, and unsalted butter (make sure it iscold).

For the Glaze:

The glaze is optional; if you decide to add it, you will need powdered sugar and milk.

Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Detailed instructions are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).

Step 1 – Preheat the Oven & Prepare the Pan

Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease and flour. I used a 9-inch (10 cups capacity) springform pan.

Step 2 – Make the Streusel

Mix together brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or rub in with your fingers until small to medium clumps form.

Step 3 – Make the Egg-Free Coffee Cake Batter

• Combine the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• Cream the butter: In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese in an electric mixer. Beat in sugars and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Stir in yogurt and vanilla and mix until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
• Combine everything: Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until all of the flour mixture and buttermilk have been combined. Do not overmix. The batter is going to be thick, but that is okay.

Step 4 – Assemble

Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Then, sprinkle evenly with half of the streusel topping over the batter layer. And then, add the remaining batter over the streusel layer and use a spatula to spread evenly. Finally, sprinkle the remaining half of the streusel evenly.

Step 5 – Bake

Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the springform pan and allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Step 6 – Make the Glaze (Optional)

If desired, make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk. Drizzle over cooled coffee cake.

Storing & Freezing Instructions

I love making this delicious egg-free coffee cake ahead of time, so I can enjoy a slice for breakfast later in the week! Here’s how to store it to keep the coffee cake fresh.

Leftovers

This recipe is perfect because it keeps it incredibly fresh. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Freezer

Here’s how to freeze your homemade coffee cake without eggs:

1. Let the eggless coffee cake cool completely.
2. Wrap it up in aluminum foil, then with plastic wrap.
3. Place inside a large freezer Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrost

Thaw the coffee cake overnight in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before slicing and serving when ready to enjoy.

How do you make a cake without eggs?

The best way to substituteeggs in a cake recipe is to find the right combination of leavening agents, such as baking powder and/or baking soda, and acids, such as vinegar, lemon juice,buttermilk, yogurt,sour cream, etc. When leavaners and acids are combined, they react and produce gas (bubbles) to make the cake fluffy. Cakes without eggs can be a littletricky, but not impossible! This coffee cake uses a mix of buttermilk and yogurt to get it soft and fluffy.

Can I make this cake in a regular cake pan?

Yes, you can. Keep in mind that this is a big cake so make sure you have enough room. You’ll need a 9 or 10-inch pan. Alternately you could use a 9×13 inch, but the cake won’t be so tall. Do not fill your pan more than 3/4 full.

Why did my coffee cake turn out dense or dry?

Probably, because it was baked for a few minutes too long. Every oven it’s different do keep your eyes peeled. Check doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center, it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Does a coffee cake have coffee in it?

At least in America, the coffee cake doesn’t get its name because it contains coffee; rather, the name refers to a cake that is often served with coffee. Commonly, the coffee cake has a buttery-soft crumb and streusel on top.

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