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Carrot Cake Coffee Cake

Deliciously Spiced Carrot Cake Coffee Cake for Brunch Bliss

This Carrot Cake Coffee Cake combines the comforting flavors of carrot cake with a cozy coffee cake texture, perfect for brunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Swap with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder Ensure it’s fresh for the best results.
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Butter (room temperature) Margarine or vegan butter can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 cup Sugar Coconut sugar makes for a healthier swap.
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Choose light or dark based on your taste.
  • 2 Eggs Flax eggs or applesauce work for vegan options.
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Use sour cream or dairy-free yogurt as substitutes.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Almond milk or oat milk are great dairy-free choices.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract No substitutes are recommended.
  • 1 cup Golden raisins Regular raisins or chopped nuts are great alternatives.
  • 2 cups Carrots (peeled and grated) Fresh is best.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese (melted) Swap with dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan twist.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Crumble
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup Sugar
  • 0.75 cups Flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can also be swapped with pumpkin pie spice.
  • 0.5 cup Butter (melted) Oil can serve as a dairy-free option.

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Mix together before adding melted butter and stirring until crumbly.
  3. Grate fresh carrots until you have about 2 cups and set aside.
  4. Cream together room-temperature butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in grated carrots and golden raisins using a spatula.
  8. Layer half the batter in the dish, drizzle melted cream cheese in dollops, and sprinkle with half the crumble. Repeat layering with remaining batter and crumble.
  9. Bake for approximately 45 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Cool for 15-20 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a fluffier cake. Avoid overmixing to maintain light texture. Melted cream cheese should be spooned in dollops for even swirls.

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