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Almond Coffee Cake with Brown Butter Streusel Topping
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Instructions
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams and the milk solids turn golden brown with a nutty aroma. Pour into a bowl and let cool for 10–15 minutes.
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In the same saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons (56g) butter over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat.
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In a bowl combine ¾ cup flour, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the browned butter along with ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon almond extract. Mix with a fork until crumbly clumps form. Place the streusel in the refrigerator while preparing the cake.
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In a bowl whisk 6 tablespoons softened butter and ¾ cup powdered sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1½ teaspoons almond extract, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until combined. Stir in ¾ cup almond flour, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and ¼ teaspoon salt until a thick paste forms. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl whisk together the cooled brown butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ¼ cup brown sugar until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon almond extract and whisk until glossy. Stir in ½ cup yogurt and ¼ cup milk.
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In a separate bowl whisk 1½ cups flour, 1 tablespoon milk powder (optional), 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Use a knife or spoon to gently spread the almond filling on top of the cake batter.
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Sprinkle the chilled streusel evenly over the top and finish with ½ cup sliced almonds.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper.
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Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Your Butter Slowly 🧈Cook butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden with a nutty aroma—this deepens the streusel flavor dramatically and prevents burnt-tasting topping.
- Bloom Almond Extract Properly 🌰Add almond extract to your wet ingredients last and let it sit for 2 minutes before mixing to develop its full aromatic potential without cooking off the delicate flavor.
- Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️Use eggs, yogurt, and milk at room temperature (about 70°F) to ensure smooth batter emulsification and even crumb structure throughout the cake layers.
- Chill Streusel Before Baking ❄️Refrigerate your brown butter streusel mixture for at least 20 minutes before sprinkling on the batter—this prevents it from melting into the cake and creates distinct, crunchy clusters.
- Test Doneness with Toothpick 🔍Insert a toothpick into the cake center (avoiding the streusel) and it should emerge with just a few moist crumbs, not wet batter, ensuring the almond filling is set while keeping the cake tender.
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