This Starbucks coffee cake recipe will quickly become one of your favorite copycat recipes ever! It is made with a buttery sour cream cake and filled as well as topped with cinnamon streusel for the ultimate dessert to have with a hot cup of coffee.
Since you’re here I know you will also love this Starbucks vanilla sweet cream cold brew, this Salted caramel cold foam cold brew, as well as this Starbucks pumpkin muffin recipe.
When it comes to coffee cakes I know that we all love a tender crumb cake with a crunchy streusel on top as well as a well-spiced cinnamon sugar middle. This copycat recipe will actually taste even better than the Starbucks version. It uses ingredients that you can pronounce instead of what Starbucks uses and will be fresh and ready for you to enjoy instead of being pulled out of a bag and heated up for you at the store!
This is the best copycat Starbucks coffee cake recipe
One of my favorite things ever includes a good moist crumb cake with a hot cup of tea or coffee especially during the fall or winter months because it is such a comforting feeling. Now you can have this cake ready for tea time at home or even for special occasions because why not!
Plus now that everything costs so so much, I think we are all down for saving up a little extra money and we all know that going to Starbucks on the regular and getting their drinks and bakery items can add up a lot so instead, let’s make this good coffee cake at home instead.
Why you need to make this recipe!
- It is better than the Starbucks coffee cake.
- This is an easy recipe that yields a moist cake with a distinct cinnamon stripe in the middle and a deliciously buttery streusel topping.
- You can make this coffee cake anytime, even during the holidays!
- It’s so easy to make and yields something so impressive.
- This recipe will save you a ton of money and time in the long run!
Ingredients for this cinnamon coffee cake recipe.
Here are the ingredients you will need to make this cake recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter– I like to use salted or unsalted butter.
- Granulated sugar & brown sugar – I use regular white sugar as well as light brown sugar for this recipe.
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs– We are using whole eggs for this recipe.
- Flour
- Baking soda & baking powder
- Salt
- Sour cream- If you don’t have sour cream you can feel free to use Greek yogurt instead.
- Cinnamon
How to make Starbucks copycat coffee cake
This is how you can make this. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions and nutrition facts!
Make the crumb topping/cinnamon layer
- In a large bowl mix the cold cuber butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon together until pea-sized crumbs form. Place in the fridge.
Make the cake
- Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl and set your flour mixture aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time then the vanilla extract.
- Alternate between mixing in the flour and the sour cream in three increments.
- Spread half of the batter into a greased 8×8 pan.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel topping in the center of the cake batter.
- Top with the remaining batter and finish off everything with the remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven then let it cool on a wire rack before enjoying this insanely tender cake!
Keep in. mind that you can make this cake by hand, using a stand mixer, or even with an electric hand mixer.
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store this Starbucks coffee cake?
You can store any leftovers you have in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
Of course, storing it in the fridge will make it last for up to a week.
Can I freeze this classic crumb coffee cake?
Absolutely! It freezes so well. All you have to do is tightly wrap your cake with plastic wrap then place in an airtight bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Once you are ready to enjoy it, let it thaw in the fridge overnight or on the countertop for a few hours.
My favorite thing is to freeze the cake sliced already so that whenever the craving hit, I can pull out the serving I want, thaw that and immediately enjoy it.
Can I make it gluten-free?
To turn in into a gluten-free coffee cake, use Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur flour 1:1 GF flour.
Do I have to use parchment paper when baking this cake?
Starbucks homemade coffee cake recipe
Starbucks coffee cake copycat recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter salted or unsalted, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 ts baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sour cream
Cinnamon streusel
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour & 1 tablespoon
- ½ cup butter salted or unsalted, cold
Icing (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½-1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F then spray an 8×8 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can also jus tbutter it.
For the streusel
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon salt, and brown sugar to combine.¾ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup all purpose flour & 1 tbsp
- Add in the cold cubed butter and mix it in using your hands or a pastry cutter until it ressembles coarse crumbs. Set it aside in the fridge.½ cup butter
Make the cake
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.1 & ¾ cup all purpose flour, 1 ts baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together. Add in the eggs one at a time and mix to combine again. Mix in the vanilla extract½ cup butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add half of the dry ingredients and half of the sour cream and mix to combine. Repeat the process with the rest of the dry ingredients and sour cream just until the flour mixture disappears.¾ cup sour cream
- Pour half of the cake mixture into the prepared pan, amd sprinkle half of the streusel on top making sure every area is covered. Pour the rest of the cake batter on top and gently spread over with a spatula. Sprinkle the rest of the streusel on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-48 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before pulling it out and allowing it to cool down some more on a cooling rack.
Make the icing (optional)
- In a medium bowl whisk the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until thick drizzlable consistency forms. Add a little more milk if needed.½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½-1 tablespoon milk
- Drizzle on top of the cooled-down cake, let it set, and enjoy!
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Alice
Actually amazing! The cinnamon streusel is so good & I can’t stop eating it lol
Michelle
Another hit! Ty for sharing all of your recipes with us. This was so delicious!
Renee W
How does 8×8 pan make 16 servings?
Cake is still in the oven so I didn’t leave a rating yet
Chahinez
Slice it in 4×4!
Carolyn Pierini
I just made this delicious cinnamon coffee cake this morning. My husband loved it. I will definitely make it again. I did use nonfat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and did not drizzle the icing. It was delicious with the substitution and without icing. Thanks so much for sharing the recipes.
Chahinez
Great substitution! I happy both of you enjoyed it 😊
Margarita Costakis
I made it and it was perfect! I’ve made other recipes like pumpkin scones, churro cookies and they’re all a hit!
Chahinez
Thank you for trying all those recipes! I really appreciate it! 😊
Cal Jorgensen
Amazing. 10/10! My family ate over half of the coffee cake before I could even make the glaze!
Super easy to put together, great cake flavor and the streusel wasn’t overly sweet like some recipes can be. I already have plans to make again for a friend’s baby shower this weekend!
Chahinez
Thank you for trying the recipe! I’m glad your family loved it 😁