Buttermilk Cinnamon Coffee Cake: because nothing says “I have my life together” like baking a cake with buttermilk and cinnamon. It’s fluffy, moist, and every bite is a cinnamon-sugar dream. Seriously, who thought combining buttermilk and cinnamon could result in something this perfect? Don’t worry though, it’s not some overly complicated recipe. It’s simple, like most good things in life. So go ahead, impress your guests or simply eat it all yourself. We won’t judge. Just remember, it’s called “coffee cake,” so you’re practically required to pair it with coffee—preferably in large amounts.
Buttermilk Cinnamon Coffee Cake
A rich, buttery cake with a swirl of cinnamon and sugar, made even better with tangy buttermilk.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar for the swirl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the rest of the batter and top with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Swirl with a knife and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin D: 4%
- Vitamin C: 2%
Additional Notes
- Add a glaze of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Best served fresh, but can be kept for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to regular milk.
