toffee almond coffee cake
A moist and fluffy almond cake is topped with a crumbly toffee streusel and a sweet almond glaze in this delightful breakfast or dessert recipe! Toffee Almond Coffee Cake is seriously to die for!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
For the Toffee Streusel Topping
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 0.25 cup butter melted
For the Coffee Cake
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp salted butter room temperature
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1.25 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Almond Glaze
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (plus more as needed)
- 0.25 tsp almond extract
For Garnish (Optional)
- Slivered almonds if desired
- Toffee bits if desired
Make the Toffee Streusel
In a medium-sized bowl, combine 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 cup toffee bits, and 0.25 cup melted butter. Mix with a fork until all ingredients are well incorporated and crumbly. Set aside.
Prepare the Coffee Cake Batter
In a large bowl, beat 0.5 cup brown sugar and 6 tbsp room temperature butter until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add 0.25 cup sour cream and 0.25 cup milk to the mixture and mix until well incorporated.
Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp almond extract and mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1.25 tsp baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet batter and mix until just smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
Assemble and Bake
Spread half of the cake batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9-inch cake pan.
Top the batter with approximately half of the streusel mixture, scattering it evenly.
Carefully spread the remaining cake batter over the streusel layer.
Sprinkle the remaining streusel over the top of the cake batter.
Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Cooling and Glazing
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully remove it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, combine 0.75 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, and 0.25 tsp almond extract. Whisk until smooth. Add additional milk or powdered sugar, a teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a drizzling consistency.
Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the almond glaze over the top. If desired, sprinkle with slivered almonds and extra toffee bits for garnish.