Air Fryer Coffee Cake
This Air Fryer Coffee Cake is soft, fluffy, and topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble. No need to turn on the oven—this easy Air Fryer Dessert Recipe comes together in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup buttermilk or milk + ½ tbsp vinegar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
Instructions
- Mix the Batter - In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed.
- Make the Crumble - In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add softened butter and mash with a fork until crumbly.
- Assemble the Cake - Grease a 6-inch air fryer-safe pan. Pour in the batter and sprinkle the crumble topping evenly.
- Air Fry - Set the air fryer to 320°F and bake for 15-18 minutes. Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, it's done.
- Cool & Serve - Let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with coffee or tea.
Notes
Notes & Tips
- If you don’t have buttermilk, mix ½ cup milk with ½ tbsp vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2 days at room temp or 5 days in the fridge.
- Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for a fresh-baked taste.