This coffee cake from the Kingi Family is a staple on their New Year’s Eve table. Read more recipes from the Wildwood Family Cookbook here. Bon Appetit!
“Here is my mom’s coffee cake recipe. We make it every year on New Year’s Eve. I had to watch her do it though because her instructions aren’t that great and I ruined it the first time I tried it, lol! But, after watching her and doing it with her, I got it down, it’s soooo good!
Enjoy!” 
The Kingi Family’s Coffee Cake
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 1 tube cake (12 slices) 1x
Description
This coffee cake from the Kingi Family is a staple on their New Year’s Eve table. Read more…
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) margarine
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups (480 ml) sifted flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Few grains of salt (1/8 tsp or less)
- 1 tsp vanilla (but I always add more lol)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
Instructions
In A Large Mixing Bowl
- Cream the margarine (mash it out with a fork until creamy)
- Add sugar and cream well (mix it in well with the margarine)
- Ad well beaten eggs
In A Small Or Medium Size Mixing Bowl
- Mix and sift dry ingredients
- Add vanilla and mix in the batter
- Spray tube pan with Pam. Then pour 1/3 cake mixture into the tube pan.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of streusel filing over top
- Pour in the remaining cake mixture
- Sprinkle the remaining cake mixture
- Bake at 350 degrees oven for about 30 min
- (Check with toothpick to see if it is done. Toothpick should NOT come out doughy)
- But do not over bake. Baking time depends on the size of the baking pan.
- Keep an eye on the cake.
Ingredients For Streusel Filling
- Combine the ingredients in order given!
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon (I add more, because I love cinnamon)
- Few Dashes of nutmeg (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts (add more if you are nuts about nuts)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
Photo by Roven Images on Unsplash
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use butter instead of margarine in this coffee cake?
Yes, you can substitute butter for margarine in the same quantity, which is 1/2 cup (115 g).
How do I know when the coffee cake is done baking?
Check the cake with a toothpick; it should not come out doughy. Be careful not to overbake, as baking time can vary depending on the pan size.
Can I add more cinnamon to the streusel filling?
Yes, you can add more cinnamon if you love its flavor. The recipe suggests 3 teaspoons, but feel free to adjust to taste.
