Beyond its convenience, melted butter lends a superior taste and texture to coffee cake, eliciting a richer, plusher, and smoother crumb with a pleasant springiness. |
In this low-fuss recipe, a plush vanilla cake layer made with melted butter comes together quickly without the need for an electric mixer. A ripple of cinnamon sugar throughout creates a striking caramel-like ribbon while a crowning of cinnamon sugar streusel provides a contrasting crunch. |
