✨ Gooey Almond Croissant Sourdough Coffee Cake ✨



🛒 Ingredients


For the Coffee Cake:


1 cup (240g) sourdough starter discard

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

¼ cup (50g) brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup (120ml) whole milk

For the Almond Filling:


½ cup (120g) almond paste, crumbled

¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon almond extract

For the Streusel Topping:


½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour

¼ cup (50g) brown sugar

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

4 tablespoons (55g) unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup (30g) sliced almonds

For the Glaze:


½ cup (60g) powdered sugar

1 tablespoon milk

½ teaspoon almond extract

📝 Instructions


Step 1: Prepare the Almond Filling

In a bowl, mix almond paste, sugar, butter, and almond extract until smooth. Set aside.


Step 2: Make the Coffee Cake Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.

Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and sourdough discard.

Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, mixing until combined.


Step 3: Assemble the Cake

Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.

Dollop the almond filling over the batter and spread gently.

Top with the remaining batter and smooth the surface.


Step 4: Make the Streusel Topping

In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.

Sprinkle over the cake, then top with sliced almonds.


Step 5: Bake the Cake

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.


Step 6: Prepare the Glaze

Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.

Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.


Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

Slice and enjoy with a hot cup of coffee!


🍽️ Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.


⏲️ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

🍯 Yield: 8-10 servings

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