The Germans are believed to have introduced coffee cake long ago with its characteristic streusel topping. However, it was 1950’s American wives and mothers that transformed it into a sweet cake with many different variations and the classic hole in the middle. Regardless of how you prepare it today, it still pairs perfectly with coffee!

STEP ONE – Preparations

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F with an oven rack in the middle.
2. Generously spray a tube pan or Bundt pan with canola spray.
3. Get out a stand mixer, a large glass measuring cup, a small bowl, and a medium bowl.
4. Set up a cooling rack.

STEP TWO – Make the Batter

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups soured milk (milk plus white vinegar)
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine…