Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A moist, tender cake with swirls of cinnamon sugar and a crumbly topping
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This Cinnamon Coffee Cake is the ultimate comfort food for weekend mornings or afternoon treats. Featuring a tender crumb made with buttermilk and whole wheat flour, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. The star of the show is the cinnamon-sugar swirl baked right into the center, creating pockets of spicy sweetness in every bite. Topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel, this cake is incredibly moist yet holds its shape beautifully. It’s simple to whip together with pantry staples, making it an ideal choice for casual brunches, potlucks, or just a cozy treat with a hot cup of coffee. Serve it warm for the best experience.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 663.0

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This Cinnamon Coffee Cake is the ultimate comfort food for weekend mornings or afternoon treats. Featuring a tender crumb made with buttermilk and whole wheat flour, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. The star of the show is the cinnamon-sugar swirl baked right into the center, creating pockets of spicy sweetness in every bite. Topped with a crunchy, buttery streusel, this cake is incredibly moist yet holds its shape beautifully. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to whip together with pantry staples, making it an ideal choice for casual brunches, potlucks, or just a cozy treat with a hot cup of coffee. Serve it warm for the best experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and baking soda until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and baking powder.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg, oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour in the buttermilk mixture and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. For the topping, mix 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon softened butter until crumbly.
  7. Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Sprinkle one-third of the cinnamon-sugar topping over the bottom layer of batter.
  9. Spread the remaining batter over the topping.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar topping over the top layer of batter.
  11. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 663.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.8g17%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 47.8mg16%
Sodium 444.2mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 131.5g44%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 63.3g
Protein 13.8g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: coffee cake, cinnamon, buttermilk, whole wheat, streusel, breakfast, brunch, baking, dessert, snack, comfort food, easy baking, vegetarian, spiced cake, morning treat, potluck, homemade, flour, brown sugar, vanilla
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