Cast Iron Skillet Coffee Cake With Crumb Topping

Did you know you can make delicious cake on your stove top? Check out this amazing Easy Cast Iron Skillet Coffee Cake recipe.

Grab a Fork and Get Ready for the Ultimate Cast Iron Coffee Cake!

Trust me, this isn’t your grandma’s dry, crumbly coffee cake. This baby is moist, buttery, and chock-full of cinnamon-sugar goodness. Baked to perfection in a trusty cast iron skillet, it’s the kind of treat that’ll have you coming back for seconds (and maybe thirds).

FAQs:

Q: Can I use a regular baking pan instead of cast iron? A: You could, but the cast iron is what really makes this cake sing! The heavy pan helps it bake up extra moist and fudgy.

Q: How do I get that perfect crumb topping? A: The secret is to rub the butter into the flour and sugar until it forms big, chunky crumbs. Don’t overmix!

Q: Can I make this ahead of time? A: Absolutely! It actually gets even more moist and flavorful after a day or two. Just store it at room temp.

This sweet treat is one of the great things you can make in your cast-iron skillet. You can even use fresh blueberries to make a skillet blueberry coffee cake.

In the 70’s and 80’s coffee cakes were almost exclusively made from a cake mix. You can probably still find this type of delicious recipe online as many people have not found the time to convert over to using regular ingredients.

Today, I’m going to share with you how to make an easy cast iron skillet coffee cake that is very close to the traditional sour cream based version. We will use all natural ingredients and no box mixes or baking soda/powder. Since we are cutting out these not-so-natural items, we need a little more moisture in other areas.

A Baking Mishap :

I’ll never forget the first time I tried making this coffee cake. I was hosting brunch for some friends, and I thought I’d wow them with my baking skills. Well, let’s just say things didn’t exactly go as planned. I got a little too excited with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and ended up with a volcanic eruption of sweet, cinnamony lava all over my kitchen. My friends got a good laugh, but hey, at least the cake tasted amazing (once I cleaned up the mess)!

Why is a coffee cake called coffee cake when there is no coffee in the recipe?

This is a very interesting question and we’ve even heard different theories about it! One theory suggests that coffee cakes may have been called this way because they use the same ingredients as steamed or boiled puddings, which were often referred to as “coffee puddings” long ago.

Another idea behind its name is that these types of cakes were enjoyed by those stopping for an afternoon cup of coffee. No matter how it got its name, one thing’s for sure: there is nothing like sinking your teeth into a fresh-from-the-oven slice of delicious cake. It’s so good!

Fun Places to Serve This:

• Weekend brunch with the fam
• Cozy cabin getaway
• Potluck at the office
• Backyard BBQ with friends
• Netflix and chill solo session

Why use cast iron to make coffee cake?

For this new twist on an old favorite, we chose to bake it in our trusty 10″ Cast Iron Skillet . Not only is this one of our most popular skillets, but it’s also ideal for baking, making it perfect for today’s recipe. The skillet gets nice and hot while preheating in the oven (we like to start at 425 degrees F) so that when you add the batter it immediately starts cooking on the sides of the pan.

What ingredients do you need for this Cast Iron Skillet Coffee Cake Recipe:

Cake Ingredients:

• 2 1⁄2 cups all purpose flour

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 3⁄4 cup plain greek yogurt

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened

• 2 eggs

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1⁄2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping Ingredients:

• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1⁄2 cup flour

• 6 tbsp butter, firm

• 2 tsp cinnamon

How to Store Those Leftovers: Keep any leftover coffee cake covered at room temperature for up to 5 days. Or, wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temp before serving.

Kid-Friendly Baking Tips: Kids will love getting their hands dirty with this one! Let them help measure the ingredients, mix the batter, and sprinkle on the crumb topping. Just keep a close eye on the oven time – little fingers shouldn’t go near hot skillets!

Why This Recipe Works:

1. Cast iron magic: That heavy, heat-retaining pan creates an incredibly moist, fudgy texture.
2. Cinnamon-sugar swirl: The ribbon of warm spices running through the cake is pure heaven.
3. Simple elegance: It looks and tastes like it came from a fancy bakery, but it’s actually super easy to make.
4. Crowd-pleasing classic: Coffee cake is a universal favorite, and this version takes it to the next level.
5. Leftovers for days: This cake just gets better with time, so you can enjoy the deliciousness for days.

Super simple ingredients that you can get from the grocery store. It’s a delicious way to enjoy a cold evening in the middle of winter. You can even serve with vanilla ice cream. The top of the cake gets golden brown and it can be cut with a butter knife. The sugar mixture will create the coarse crumbs for an amazing topping!

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