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This Orange Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast with its light orange flavor and tender crumb. Easy coffee cake recipe!

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This Orange Streusel Coffee Cake recipe is soooo easy to throw together! The sugary streusel topping pairs nicely with the cake, giving it just a bit of extra palatableness. 

baked cake in the pan

While I’m often fond of serving this for breakfast or brunch, it’s also a great dessert idea. It has just enough sweetness without feeling like too much.

dry ingredients in mixing bowl

Coffee Cake recipe

Ingredients for the coffee cake

  • all-purpose flour
  • granulated sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • orange zest
  • milk
  • orange juice
  • vegetable oil
  • large egg
  • vanilla extract

Ingredients for the streusel

  • granulated sugar
  • all-purpose flour
  • cubed butter
wet ingredients added to the mixed dry ingredients

How to make Orange Streusel Coffee Cake

Time needed: 1 hour and 35 minutes

How to make Orange Streusel Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan.

    Preheat an oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. Set aside.

  2. Prepare the batter and pour in to pan.

    Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Add the milk, orange juice, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.

  3. Make the streusel and sprinkle it over the batter.

    In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients using a pastry blender or 2 crisscrossed knives until the mixture is the texture of cornmeal. Evenly sprinkle the mixture over the cake batter.

  4. Bake.

    Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center tests clean.

  5. Cool completely.

    Remove from the oven and allow the coffee cake to cool completely in the pan.

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the batter after being mixed

Coffee Cake: FAQs

➡️ How long is coffee cake good for?

Covered and stored in the refrigerator, it will last about 5-7 days. Covered and stored at room temperature, you’ll need to use it within 1-2 days.

➡️ How to store coffee cake?

The best way to store this recipe is by covering it with aluminum foil, plastic wrap or by placing it in an airtight container.

➡️ Can you freeze coffee cake?

For best quality, allow the coffee cake to cool completely and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, zip-top bag, or freezer-safe container. It needs to be used within 3 months. Unwrap and allow to thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to eat it.

➡️ What should I serve with coffee cake?

Some of my favorite ideas: eggs, breakfast meats, fruit salad omelet, or with quiche.

batter in the pan and preparing the streusel topping and placing it over the batter in the pan

How did you like this recipe

I love to surprise my family with this tasty breakfast treat from time to time. I hope you and your crew enjoyed this recipe as much as mine does. If you gave this recipe a try, I would love for you to leave a comment down below letting me know about your experience. Let me know if you have any questions I didn’t answer, too!

slice of coffee cake on plate with pitcher of orange juice in background

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4.50 from 2 votes
Servings: 8 servings

Orange Streusel Coffee Cake

By Jamie Sherman
This Orange Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast with its light orange flavor and tender crumb. Easy coffee cake recipe!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 35 minutes

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Equipment

Ingredients 

For the coffee cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cubed butter

Instructions 

  • Preheat an oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan. Set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Add the milk, orange juice, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir just until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients using a pastry blender or 2 crisscrossed knives until the mixture is the texture of cornmeal. Evenly sprinkle the mixture over the cake batter.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center tests clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the coffee cake to cool completely in the pan.

Notes

How long is coffee cake good for?

Covered and stored in the refrigerator, it will last about 5-7 days. Covered and stored at room temperature, you’ll need to use it within 1-2 days.

How to store coffee cake?

The best way to store this recipe is by covering it with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or by placing it in an airtight container.

Can you freeze coffee cake?

For best quality, allow the coffee cake to cool completely and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, zip-top bag, or freezer-safe container. It needs to be used within 3 months. Unwrap and allow to thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to eat it.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 290mg, Potassium: 104mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 181IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on June 2, 2014. Updated on April 4, 2021.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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16 Comments

  1. Lynn says:

    Made this early this morning to surprise hubby. We had this with our coffee and it was delicious. Such a light orange flavor. It will be gone before the end of the day. I love your blog. Have tried many of your recipes and enjoyed them all. Thanks is much!!

    1. Jamie says:

      Thank you so much for your feedback, Lynn! I appreciate your support and I’m so glad y’all enjoyed the coffee cake! 😊

  2. Carlee says:

    This looks so good! I'm including it in my list of awesome spring and Easter cakes. I can't wait to try it!

  3. Nici @ Posed Perfection says:

    Looks yummy, as usual! I can almost smell the orangey goodness! Thanks for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party! Hope this week has been better for you.
    Blessings,
    Nici

  4. Karly Campbell says:

    Fabulous breakfast treat! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

  5. bakinginpyjamas.com says:

    This sounds lovely, I can imagine it's a lovely and light cake. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
    Laura@Baking in Pyjamas