Kanakuk Coffee Cake Recipe

Kanakuk Coffee Cake is known for its sweet, creamy taste. Kanakuk Kamps, a Christian sports camp in Missouri, served the cake to the kids.

Butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and sour cream make a moist and soft cake batter. A cinnamon-sugar streusel gives it a crunchy, sweet base. The cake is served warm with coffee or tea.

Kanakuk Coffee Cake is famous outside of camp. Some people add nuts, fruit, or chocolate bits to the batter to change the recipe.

How to Make Kanakuk Coffee Cake

I’m going to share with you my all-time favorite recipe, which is the Kanakuk Coffee Cake. This cake has been a part of my family’s tradition for years, and I can assure you that once you try it, you’ll keep coming back for more.

In this blog post, I’ll be sharing with you step-by-step instructions on how to make this delectable treat, along with some frequently asked questions related to the recipe. So, let’s get started!

Kanakuk Coffee Cake Ingredients

• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the Streusel:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions To Make Kanakuk Coffee Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.

Mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is well combined.

In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the streusel until crumbly.

Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle half of the streusel over the batter.

Pour the remaining batter over the streusel and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle the remaining streusel over the top of the batter.

Bake the coffee cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

How To Serve Kanakuk Coffee Cake

Warm: This coffee cake tastes best when it’s warm, so you can reheat individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for a few minutes before serving.

Plain: The cake itself is sweet and buttery, so you can serve it as is without any toppings or additions. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea.

With a dollop of whipped cream: If you want to add a touch of decadence, serve the coffee cake with a dollop of whipped cream on top. This will add a light and creamy contrast to the rich cake.

Fresh fruit: You can also serve the coffee cake with a side of fresh fruit, such as berries, sliced peaches, or mango. This will add a refreshing and colorful element to the dessert.

With a drizzle of glaze: If you want to dress up the coffee cake, you can make a simple glaze by mixing together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and allow it to set before serving.