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SPRING COFFEE
The Easy Carrot Coffee Cake I Make All Spring Long
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5.0 (290)|(2 Reviews)Spiced cinnamon carrot cake with a thick pecan streusel ribbon and brown sugar crumb topping.
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By Annika Panikker (Recipe Developer)•Published May 1, 2026
⏱ 1 hr 35 mins (incl. cooling)
Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker🔥 340 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Combines the best of carrot cake and cinnamon coffee cake.
- The thick pecan streusel stays crunchy for days.
SPRING COFFEE
The Easy Carrot Coffee Cake I Make All Spring Long
The morning coffee cake reimagined for spring: moist spiced carrot cake filled with a brown sugar and cinnamon streusel layer, baked under extra crunchy butter crumbs. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 35 mins (incl. cooling)
Servings9 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour & 1 cup brown sugar & 2 tsp cinnamon & 1 tsp ginger
- 2 cups grated fresh carrots & 2 eggs & 1/2 cup oil & 1/2 cup sour cream
- Streusel: 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 4 tbsp cold butter
Directions
1
Make streusel and batter
Rub cold butter into streusel ingredients. In another bowl, mix cake wet ingredients, then fold in flour, spices, and carrots.
2
Layer in pan
Spread half the batter in an 8x8 pan. Sprinkle half the streusel. Spread remaining batter and top with remaining streusel.
3
Bake until golden
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes clean.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- A light drizzle of powdered sugar vanilla glaze over the top takes it straight to bakery status.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories340 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs46g
Total Fat16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
