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The Ultimate Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake recipe

The Ultimate Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake recipe

Get ready to indulge in the irresistible allure of our Ultimate Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake! This mouthwatering delight is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 395

Ingredients
  

  • cup packed light brown sugar 147g
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour 30g
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add diced cold butter and use a pastry blender to incorporate until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Assemble Cake: Spread half of the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle Cinnamon Filling evenly over batter. Dollop remaining batter over filling, then spread it out evenly. Sprinkle Streusel Topping over batter.
  5. Bake: Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan for 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Optional Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled coffee cake before or after slicing.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.