Description
This Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a soft, buttery cake layered with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat with coffee!
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream, then gradually fold in dry ingredients until combined.
- Step 2: Assemble the Cake
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Spread half of the cake batter into the pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over it.
- Spread the remaining batter on top and smooth the surface.
- Step 3: Make the Streusel & Bake
- In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 4: Cool & Serve
- Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Make It Extra Moist: Add ½ cup applesauce or mashed banana to the batter.
- Storage: Keep at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Wrap in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Sugar: ~25g
- Sodium: ~220mg
- Fat: ~14g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~55mg
