Coffee cake has been a staple of Midwestern morning hospitality since the 19th century, when German and Scandinavian immigrants brought their tradition of Kaffeekuchen to the region. This bright orange version from Terri Board adds citrus zest and juice for a refreshing twist on the classic, filling the kitchen with the aroma of orange and cinnamon.
Ingredients
½ c brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp melted butter (for topping)
2 c flour
½ c white sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ c melted butter
⅔ c orange juice
1 orange, zested
2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 10" round cake pan.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 Tbsp flour, and 1 Tbsp melted butter to make topping.
In a large bowl, mix 2 c flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix ½ c melted butter, orange juice, orange zest, and eggs.
Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until well blended.
Transfer to prepared cake pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar topping.
Bake 30 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.