Raspberry Coffee Cake
We love a good Raspberry Coffee Cake in the morning and love it even more when the recipe is easy peasy! This recipe is based on my Blueberry Breakfast Cake with raspberries of course but made in a casserole pan sprinkled with a cinnamonsugar crumb then drizzled with a sweet glaze. If you love raspberries as much as I do check out my Raspberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls!
Raspberry Coffee Cake
I am asked this often so I will just answer it now in case anyone is wondering. What is a coffee cake? It is basically a cake that is suitable for serving for breakfast. No it does not have coffee in it it is just best served with coffee. It often has a crumble streusel or topping made with sugar flour and cinnamon. This particular homemade raspberry coffee cake recipe with a crumble topping is bursting with flavor and has a rich buttery texture. Its made with simple ingredients and takes only a few minutes to whip up but the best thing is that it can be made ahead of time. Perfect for busy mornings.
Although there are three parts to this Raspberry Coffee Cake Recipe dont let that fool you. It is easy enough to make and if you love this flavor be sure to try my Blueberry Coffee Cake next time!
How to Bake a Raspberry Coffee Cake
Dont skimp creaming the sugar and butter together until pale and almost doubled in mass. This step aerates the butter and will result in a finer crumb and lighter texture The batter should be thick. Because the batter is thick and substantial your raspberries should not drop to the bottom of the pan while baking. So no need to coat in flour!You can use frozen or fresh raspberries for this recipe. I prefer fresh. Make sure you prepare your casserole dish well but either using a nonstick spray or lining with parchment paper Always test with a skewer if the cake is done! Every oven is different so baking times can vary. A wooden toothpick works best and you want
