Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake
This cinnamon swirl coffee cake is a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. It features a moist cake with a rich cinnamon swirl and a delicious streusel topping.
Equipment
- 9-inch square baking pan
- large mixing bowls
- whisk
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced
Instructions
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter, then add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Assemble the Swirl and Topping
- For the cinnamon swirl, combine 0.5 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- For the streusel topping, mix 0.5 cup flour, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon, then cut in the diced cold butter until crumbly.
Bake the Coffee Cake
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the cinnamon swirl mixture, and then top with the remaining batter.
- Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of the cake, then bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the coffee cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can add a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk after the cake has cooled.