Hobee’s Coffee Cake Recipe​: A Sweet and Crumbly Delight

Do you recall that first taste of the iconic hobee’s coffee cake recipe​? The perfect crumbly topping with the sweet, soft cake beneath was a favorite breakfast item at Hobee’s for a long time. You can now make this delicious treat at home! This recipe will guide you through how to create Hobee’s Coffee Cake that’s just as tasty as the original.

hobee's coffee cake recipe​

Servings: 12
Estimated Cost: $10-$12
The prep time is 15 mins
Cook Time 30-minute Cook Time
The Total Time is 45 mins
Course
: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 320 for a serving
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 14g
Homemade Hobee's coffee cake with a buttery crumb topping.
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Hobee’s Coffee Cake Recipe

Hobee's Coffee Cake is a sweet, crumbly treat with a rich cinnamon topping and a soft, moist cake base. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe recreates the famous Hobee’s café favorite right in your own kitchen!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast cake, Crumb cake, Hobee’s Coffee Cake recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

To top it off:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup of cold butter cubed

Instructions

  • Bake at 350°F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  • Mix sugar and butter. Add vanilla, egg and sour cream.
  • Mix dry ingredients, then mix with the wet ingredients.
  • The crumb topping is made by combining brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, as well as butter.
  • Place batter in pan, sprinkle topping with crumb.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool prior to serving.

Tips and Tricks for the best hobee’s coffee cake recipe​:

  • for extra moisture add 1 cup of applesauce into the batter of your cake. It gives a little sweetness and keeps the cake soft and moist.
  • Create a vegan version swap the butter with an alternative that is plant-based, like substituting the sour cream with vegan yogurt. You can also utilize flax eggs (1 2 tablespoons flaxseed and 3 tablespoons water).
  • More crisp topping add a handful of pecans, walnuts, or chopped nuts on top of the crumb topping to give it an additional crunch.

Variations and Substitutions:

  • The blueberry flavor Add half a cup of frozen or fresh blueberries in the batter for a fruity variation of this delicious coffee cake.
  • Version that is gluten-free substitute the all-purpose flour using the gluten-free blend 1:1. Be sure that the baking powder you use is also gluten-free.
  • spice it up by adding half a teaspoon of ground nutmeg, or an allspice pinch in the topping of the crumb to create a sweeter, more spicy taste.

Serving Suggestions:

Hobee’s Chocolate Cake is perfect to serve warm, with a hot cup of tea or coffee. The cake is great as a breakfast or brunch treat and even for dessert! If you’re looking for something sweet you can top it off with the addition of some whipped cream or drizzles of frosting.

It can be paired with

  • Hot tea chai is the perfect breakfast treat.
  • Fresh fruits like strawberries or raspberries, counterbalance the sweetness.
  • Vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert combination.

Conclusion:

This is a straightforward tasty recipe to make Hobee’s Chocolate Cake which you can cook in your kitchen. If it’s for a formal celebration or just a warm breakfast in the morning it’s sure to become a huge hit. Try it out and tell me the results!

Please feel free to pass this recipe along to your friends, or even leave a message that includes your variations!

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