Why malted milk powder is the secret weapon for your next coffee cake
In short: Adam Ragusea demonstrates how to elevate a classic coffee cake by incorporating malted milk powder into the streusel topping. This simple addition transforms the texture and flavor profile of the bake, offering a sophisticated twist on a traditional breakfast treat that is surprisingly easy to prepare at home.
The core of this recipe relies on creating a distinct, heterogeneous crumb for the streusel topping. By combining malted milk powder with cinnamon, sugar, and butter, you achieve a crunchy, flavorful layer that contrasts beautifully with the soft cake base. The process begins by ensuring your butter, eggs, and buttermilk reach room temperature, which is essential for achieving a fluffy, well-emulsified batter. Once the butter and sugar are whipped to a light consistency, the eggs and buttermilk are incorporated, followed by the dry ingredients.
Baking in a nine-inch square pan at 350ºF (180ºC) for approximately 50 minutes yields a cake that is best enjoyed fresh while the streusel retains its signature crunch. While the topping will soften after a day, the malted milk infusion provides a lasting depth of flavor. This method is highly adaptable, allowing for ingredient substitutions like using a mixture of milk and yogurt if buttermilk is unavailable, or adjusting the oven temperature for convection settings.
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