Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened and cubed
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. 2

   For the streusel: In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter until crumbly. Set aside.

3. 3

   For the cake: In a large bowl, cream remaining 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk together remaining 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until combined. Stir in vanilla.

6. 6

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of the streusel topping. Top with remaining batter, spread gently, then sprinkle with remaining streusel.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool in pan on a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.