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coffee cake

Classic Cinnamon Coffee Cake

A soft, buttery cake with cinnamon swirls and a crumbly streusel topping — perfect for pairing with a hot cup of coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter cold, cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture. Add remaining batter and top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
  5. For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and butter with a fork until crumbly. Stir in nuts if desired, then sprinkle evenly on top.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve warm with coffee or tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
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