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Chocolate Swirl Coffee Cake
This chocolate swirl coffee cake is rich and decadent, made from creamy vanilla cake marbled with chocolate. Add a buttery crumb on top and this combo is your coffee's next best friend!
Ingredients
For the crumb topping:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the coffee cake:
- 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup (150 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (150 g) Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (85 g) dark chocolate, melted
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Instructions
For the crumb topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown and granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the melted butter and mix until the mixture is thoroughly combined and forms crumbs.
- Set aside while you prepare the cake (The mixture will become more crumbly as it sits).
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and mix well.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three portions, alternating with two portions of the yogurt. Mix until combined.
- Take 1 cup of the batter and place it in a small bowl along with the melted chocolate. Mix well until combined.
- Transfer the remaining batter to the prepared pan, and spread evenly. Add the chocolate batter on top and make swirls using a knife.
- Crumble the topping mixture over the top of the cake. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a pick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
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