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.