Sesame Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Sesame Streusel Coffee Cake, a delightful twist on a classic! Not too sweet, this moist and flavorful coffee cake is the perfect companion for your morning coffee or a delightful breakfast treat. Adapted from a beloved Bon Appetit recipe (November 1983), this recipe features a crunchy sesame streusel topping that complements the subtly sweet cake base. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 4413.8 kcal
Protein 177g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sesame Streusel Coffee Cake

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How to Make Sesame Streusel Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, tahini, and sesame oil until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the granulated sugar until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in 3 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds.
  9. In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping: Combine the brown sugar, flour, cold butter, tahini, and cinnamon. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  10. Pour the cake batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  11. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  12. Top with 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds.
  13. Bake for 75-90 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around the 70-minute mark.
  14. Let the coffee cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

117 g

Sugar

1024g

Fat

477g

Carbs

167g

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