Description
Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a classic, moist cake with a buttery cinnamon-sugar swirl and a crumbly streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat, this easy-to-make cake pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, making it a comforting and versatile favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and mix with a fork until crumbs form. Set aside.
- Mix the Cinnamon Swirl:
In another small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake:
Spread half of the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter.
- Spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer, and use a spatula to smooth it out. Top with the prepared streusel.
- Bake the Cake:
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: PT-492661H31M23S
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American