Description
This delightful Classic Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, featuring a moist cake, a rich cinnamon swirl, and a sweet streusel topping. Truly a staple for any coffee lover!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
4. Pour wet into dry and mix just until combined (do not overmix).
5. For the cinnamon swirl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
6. Spread half the batter in the pan; drizzle half the swirl over it.
7. Spread remaining batter on top; drizzle remaining swirl.
8. For streusel, combine flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
9. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the batter.
10. Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Add a simple glaze (powdered sugar + a little milk/vanilla) over the cooled cake.
Great way to use extra cinnamon; this cake is a crowd-pleaser and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg