Eggnog Crumb Cake - Easy Holiday Breakfast Coffee Cake Recipe! (2024)

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This Eggnog Crumb Cake has the flavor of eggnog in the cake and the icing, and it’s spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon in the tasty crumb topping! This breakfast coffee cake is perfect for the holidays!

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Eggnog Crumb Cake

So after attending church together this past Sunday (and hearing another wonderful message on “Who needs Christmas?” – this time the answer was God needs Christmas🙂 ), the hubs and I went and got some breakfast at Cracker Barrel. If you’ve never been before, you should totally try it. It’s super southern and I love the store at the front!

Anyways, we ordered breakfast and in an effort to not eat all the things all the time, I just went with the blueberry pancakes that I love so much. Now normally the hubs and I would share some of their biscuits too, but I held back. That’s my current version of “being healthy”. Not getting the biscuits. Ha!

But the hubs did get a couple biscuits that came with his meal. Of course I was eyeing them. It seems so wrong to go to Cracker Barrel and not at least have a bite of a biscuit. So when the waiter came by and asked if he wanted butter or jelly or something for his biscuits, the hubs said jelly.

Correct answer, hubs.

Then the waiter asked if he had a flavor preference, to which the hubs said no. As soon as the waiter was out of ear shot, I said, “Grape. The answer is always grape.” 🙂

The hubs – “Why? So you can have some?”

Me – “Duh. That’s why I keep you around. So I can eat your biscuits.” HA!

Good thing he knows my humor and totally knows I was joking – sort of. 😉

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Of course on Christmas morning, I do not hold back. Bring on the good breakfast food! And this Eggnog Crumb Cake totally qualifies. Cake for breakfast = brilliant. Plus, it’s cake so you can eat what’s left all day. At least in my world. 🙂

And my birthday is on Christmas so I can have all the cake I want. And for my birthday, I want you to have cake too. Your welcome.

This cake starts with a delicious, moist eggnog cake. It’s just dense enough to support the weight of all the streusel when it bakes. And have no fear – there’s plenty of streusel crumb topping! That’s totally the best part. The streusel has both cinnamon and nutmeg mixed in to give the cake that perfect spice to match the eggnog.

Tips for Making Eggnog Cake

The cake is fairly thick so it bakes for about 40-45 minutes. It’ll be nice and golden on top. It can be a little tough to tell when it’s done because of all the streusel, but it’ll have just a touch of jiggle to it when you shake it a bit and a toothpick inserted into the center should have some moist crumbs on it, but not be wet. The streusel says kind of soft until it cools, so it’ll still jiggle a touch.

The cake is drizzled with an eggnog glaze and if you are an icing fan like myself, you could double up on it and just douse the cake in it. 🙂

The hubs and I were big fans of this cake! As expected, the hubs was in love with the crumb topping. That’s totally where it’s at!

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Recipe

Eggnog Crumb Cake

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  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This Eggnog Crumb Cake has the flavor of eggnog in the cake and the icing, and it’s spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon in the tasty crumb topping! This breakfast cake is perfect for the holidays!

Ingredients

STREUSEL CRUMB TOPPING

  • 1 cup (130g) flour
  • 1 cup (225g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, melted

EGGNOG CAKE

  • 3/4 cup (155g) sugar
  • 9 tbsp (126g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 6 tbsp (86g) sour cream
  • 6 tbsp (90ml) eggnog
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (195g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

EGGNOG GLAZE

  • 3/4 cup (86g) powdered sugar
  • 45 (60-75ml) tbsp eggnog
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Prepare a 9 inch cake pan with a circle of parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
2. To prepare the streusel, combine all the ingredients with the melted butter in a medium sized bowl and mix with a fork until all ingredients are incorporated and crumbly. Set aside.
3. To make the cake batter, beat the sugar and butter until light in color and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the sour cream and eggnog and mix until well incorporated. The batter may seem a little curdled, that’s ok.
5. Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
6. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
7. Add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until smooth.
8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
9. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the cake.
10. Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes. The cake should be a nice golden color on top. It might still jiggle just a touch, but that’s ok. The streusel on top will firm as it cools.
11. Allow the cake to cool, then remove from the cake pan.
12. Combine glaze ingredients and whisk until smooth, then drizzle over the cake. Serve it warm or cool.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 356
  • Sugar: 32.3 g
  • Sodium: 65.2 mg
  • Fat: 16.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50.1 g
  • Protein: 4.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.6 mg

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  • Breakfast
  • Cakes and Cupcakes
  • Christmas
  • Fall and Holiday Favorites
  • Holidays
  • Recipes
  • Sweets and Treats

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Eggnog Crumb Cake - Easy Holiday Breakfast Coffee Cake Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

Is coffee cake and crumb cake the same? ›

While some people confuse crumb cake for coffee cake, there's actually a pretty big difference between the two. Traditionally, coffee cake is topped with a layer of crumbly streusel, while crumb cake is essentially half crumb, half cake.

Can you eat coffee cake for breakfast? ›

It's the perfect sweet treat to have on hand. It makes a lovely breakfast or brunch dish, or a satisfying evening dessert, and it's obviously great with coffee and tea any time of the day. Truly a cake for all reasons and seasons. Coffee cake as we know it has evolved quite a bit over the years.

What's the difference between coffee cake and streusel? ›

What's streusel? It's a crumbly topping often made from butter, flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar, adding a delightful textural contrast to the softness of the cake beneath. When it comes to coffee cake, the streusel is sprinkled on sparingly, often appearing as a thin layer or even as an inserted ribbon.

What is the fancy name for coffee cake? ›

American Coffee cake—also referred to as gugelhupf or Austrian German: kaffekuchen—evolved from other sweet dishes from Vienna. In the 17th century, Northern/Central Europeans are thought to have come up with the idea of eating sweet cakes while drinking coffee.

Should you refrigerate crumb cake? ›

To store crumb cake, keep it at room temperature, covered, for up to 2-3 days. For slightly longer storage, you could refrigerate the cake. However, refrigeration is not recommended because it could dry out the cake.

Why was Aunt Jemima coffee cake discontinued? ›

Aunt Jemima is no longer producing this product due to challenges competing with other products in local supermarkets which resulted in declining sales.

What makes a coffee cake a coffee cake? ›

No, coffee cake does not actually have coffee in it. This is a sweet cake typically made with a ribbon of cinnamon and topped with nuts, glaze, or streusel. Early versions of this cake and many coffee cakes made outside the U.S. are coffee-flavored sponge cake.

Do you eat coffee cake warm or cold? ›

You can serve this cake while it's still warm from the oven, at room temperature, or even cold. Leftovers can be covered and stored for a few days at room temperature.

Why is crumb cake called crumb cake? ›

Streuselkuchen (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtʁɔʏzl̩ˌkuːxn̩]; "crumb cake"), also known in English-speaking countries as crumb cake, is a cake made of yeast dough covered with a sweet crumb topping referred to as streusel.

Why is a coffee cake called a buckle? ›

A buckle is a funny name for an old fashioned fruit studded coffee cake. Like many other desserts in the extended cobbler family buckles take their name from their appearance—grunts grunt as they cook, slumps slump when served, buckles—you guessed it—buckle.

What is coffee and cake slang for? ›

A trivial amount of money ; peanuts .

Why do bakers soak cakes? ›

Let me introduce you to the cake soak.

When you do this, the cake integrates moisture and flavor, and the sweetened liquid helps preserve the cake's freshness, so a slice can taste just as delicious a couple days after baking.

What do you spray on cakes to keep them moist? ›

Simple syrup is a great all-purpose glaze for cakes and fruitcakes, adding moisture and a bit of sweetness. It's also a key element in certain mixed drinks.

How do you moisten a dry cake before baking? ›

One way to do this is to brush the cake with a simple syrup made of equal parts sugar and water. Another way is to poke holes in the cake and pour a mixture of sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk over it. You can also add a layer of frosting or whipped cream to the cake to add moisture.

What is another name for crumb cake? ›

Streuselkuchen (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtʁɔʏzl̩ˌkuːxn̩]; "crumb cake"), also known in English-speaking countries as crumb cake, is a cake made of yeast dough covered with a sweet crumb topping referred to as streusel.

Why is it called coffee crumb cake? ›

It's called coffee cake because it goes well with coffee. This delightful cake is delicious on its own but even better when it's paired with a coffee drink like coffee, espresso, and lattes, or tea. Throughout Europe and Scandinavia, it's common to take a coffee break and socialize with friends over coffee and cake.

What type of cake is coffee cake? ›

Coffee cake, or kaffekuchen, is a single layer cake with a sweet, cinnamon-infused flavor and streusel top made from flour, butter, and sugar. Streusel can also be layered inside of the cake like a filling. Fruit variations are prevalent, with blueberry being the most common.

What are names for crumb cake? ›

Synonyms
  1. coffee cake.
  2. streusel cake.
  3. butter crumb cake.
  4. cinnamon crumb cake.
  5. crumb topped cake.
  6. crumb-covered cake.
  7. crumbly butter cake.
  8. crumbly cake.

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