Recipes > Granola Crunch Coffee Cake Find A Store Granola Crunch Coffee Cake Start the day right with this easy coffee cake – granola and sunflower nuts add a nice crunch. Yield 1 (9×13-inch) coffee cake Print Recipe Pin Recipe 0 Reviews IngredientsFor the cake:3 cups all-purpose flour1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast1/2 cup granola1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon table salt1/2 cup milk1/2 cup water1/4 cup shortening2 large eggsTopping1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sunflower nuts1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup butter or margarine (melted) InstructionsIn stand mixer bowl, add 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, granola, sugar and salt; mix well. In saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat milk, water and shortening to 120-130°F (shortening does not need to melt); add to flour mixture. Add eggs. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff batter.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk.)Cover; let rise in warm place until light and doubled, about 45 minutes. Prepare topping: Combining all ingredients; mix well. Preheat oven to 375°F.Stir down batter; spread evenly into greased 13×9- inch baking pan. Sprinkle with topping; with back of teaspoon, press into batter to make random indentations. Cover; let rise in warm place until light, about 30 minutes. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cold. NotesPhoto by Food Wanderings. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
