Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat with this Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake, a tender and moist dessert brimming with comforting spices and a buttery crumb topping. Perfectly layered with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl, every bite delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and warm, aromatic flavors. Made with a touch of sour cream for extra moisture and a streusel topping that adds delightful crunch, this easy-to-bake coffee cake is your go-to for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. Ready in under an hour, it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser that combines nostalgic flavors with simple ingredients for anytime enjoyment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar (for topping)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted for topping)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Mix in the sour cream and milk until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, prepare the cinnamon swirl by combining 0.5 cup of granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Top with the remaining batter and gently spread it to cover the cinnamon layer.
In another small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining 0.5 cup of flour, 0.25 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the melted butter. Mix with a fork until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.1 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.4 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 847 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3095 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 783.6 g | 285% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 497.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 887 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
