Ultimate Cinnamon Coffee Cake
A mouthwatering coffee cake packed with cinnamon goodness, topped with a perfect streusel. An easy, indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- For the Streusel:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- For the cinnamon-sugar swirl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Add the rest of the batter, spreading evenly.
- For the streusel, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Sprinkle over the cake.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Potassium: 5%
- Folate: 3%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Swap sour cream for yogurt if you want a lighter version.
- Add chopped nuts to the streusel for extra crunch.
- Serve warm with a cup of coffee to truly enjoy the magic.