Description
Wake up to the delicious flavor of Black Raspberry Coffee Cake! This soft, buttery cake is filled with juicy black raspberries and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel for the perfect breakfast, brunch, or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
2 cups all-purpose flour – Provides structure while keeping the cake tender.
1½ teaspoons baking powder – Helps the cake rise beautifully.
½ teaspoon baking soda – Creates a light, fluffy texture.
½ teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness.
½ cup unsalted butter, softened – Adds rich flavor and moisture.
1 cup granulated sugar – Sweetens the cake.
2 large eggs – Add richness and structure.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract – Enhances the overall flavor.
1 cup sour cream – Keeps the cake extra moist and tender.
2 cups fresh or frozen black raspberries – Add bursts of juicy berry flavor throughout the cake.
For the Streusel Topping
¾ cup all-purpose flour – Creates the crumbly topping.
½ cup brown sugar – Adds caramel-like sweetness.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – Brings warm spice flavor.
¼ teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted – Helps form buttery crumbles.
Optional Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh black raspberries
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon zest
- Chopped toasted almonds
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch baking pan.
- Mix the streusel ingredients until crumbly and set aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in half of the black raspberries.
- Spread half the batter into the pan, add the remaining berries, then top with the remaining batter.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool, drizzle with the optional glaze, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a light and fluffy cake.
- Toss frozen berries with a little flour to prevent sinking.
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slices per serving
- Calories: 340 calories
