Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1/2 cup (115g) butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120g) sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the crumb topping:
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (40g) flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60g) cold butter (cubed)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan.
Step 2: Prepare crumb topping
In a bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add cold butter and rub with your fingers until crumbly. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream butter and sugar
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add wet ingredients
Mix in eggs, sourdough discard, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 5: Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 6: Make batter
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Step 7: Assemble
Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Cool and serve
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
🍯 Tips:
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Drizzle a simple glaze on top for a sweeter finish.
Enjoy your soft and cozy sourdough coffee cake! 😍☕🍰✨
