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Red Currant Crumble-Top Coffee Cake

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A tender, buttery coffee cake studded with tart red currants and topped with a crisp cinnamon crumble. Bright, cozy, and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

  • For the crumble topping:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • For the coffee cake:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen red currants (not dried)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 5×9-inch loaf pan or two 4×6-inch pans with a parchment or foil sling and spray with baking spray.
  2. Make the crumble: Combine sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon with a fork until sandy. Refrigerate 10–20 minutes.
  3. Make the cake: Cream butter, lemon zest, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in portions, alternating with the buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in the red currants gently.
  7. Spread the batter into the prepared pan(s). Sprinkle the chilled crumble evenly over the top.
  8. Bake 45–55 minutes, or longer if using frozen currants, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Notes

  • Swap in raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, or diced stone fruit.
  • Par-freeze fresh stone fruit to help it stay evenly distributed.
  • Add a pinch of cardamom for subtle warmth.
  • Chopped nuts can be added to the crumble or batter.
  • Keeping the crumble cold helps it stay crisp on top.

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