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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

This is a classic Coffee Cake Recipe. Cinnamon streusel topping and a ribbon of brown sugar filling make this moist cake perfect for breakfast, brunch or serving with afternoon tea.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 471 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Filling
  • 1 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cake Mix
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 6 ounces PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 1/4 cups skim milk
  • 3 3/4 cups flour
Cinnamon Streusel
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Coffee Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat or grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or large mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add both of the sugars and continue to cream until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the salt, baking powder and vanilla, mixing well. Add the yogurt and continue to blend.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing completely between additions.
  5. Alternate adding the milk and the flour until fully incorporated. Set aside.
Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
  1. Using two forks or a pastry cutter, blend together the flour, sugar, butter, cinnamon and salt. Mix will be dry and crumbly.
Assembly:
  1. Pour 1/2 of the cake batter into the prepared 9x13 baking dish, spread evenly. Top with half of the cinnamon streusel. Spoon the remaining batter on top of streusel. It might not be totally covered, this is fine. Top with the remaining streusel topping.
  2. Bake for 60 minutes, or until cake passes toothpick test. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.
  3. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 471kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 253mg (11%) Potassium 199mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 54g (108%) Vitamin A 450IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471

% Daily Value*

Calories 471kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 253mg 11%
Potassium 199mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 54g 108%
Vitamin A 450IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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