Cream cheese swirl coffee cake—because why settle for a basic cake when you can add a creamy, tangy twist? This cake combines buttery, soft layers with a decadent swirl of cream cheese filling, making it the perfect excuse to skip the gym and enjoy dessert for breakfast. It’s sweet, slightly tangy, and absolutely irresistible. But let’s be honest, it’s probably the cream cheese that makes it. So, forget those dry cakes and grab a slice of this indulgent masterpiece. Who needs bland when you can have rich, creamy, and oh-so-delicious?
Cream Cheese Swirl Coffee Cake
A buttery, fluffy coffee cake with a rich cream cheese swirl for that perfect sweet-and-tangy balance.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the wet mixture.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla for the swirl.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the pan, then add the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with the remaining cake batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Potassium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a glaze of powdered sugar and milk for extra sweetness.
- Toss in some fresh berries for a fruity twist.
- Serve warm with a cup of coffee for the ultimate indulgence.
