Cinnamon Coffee Cake
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4.7
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Description
The cake batter combines softened butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream to create a rich and tender crumb. Flour, salt, and baking powder provide leavening, while diced apples tossed in flour contribute moisture and subtle fruit sweetness when included. The batter is spread in a greased 9x13 inch pan, with a homemade cinnamon streusel of flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chilled butter cubes sprinkled on top to create a crisp, flavorful crust after baking.
After baking for 40-45 minutes at 350°F until set, the cake is cooled and optionally glazed with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for added sweetness and moisture. The result is a classic coffee cake balancing soft interior texture with crunchy topping and cinnamon flavor throughout.
The cake can be made as muffins following the same layering method, adjusting baking time accordingly. The streusel can incorporate chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for additional texture. Glaze can be prepared in advance and gently reheated before drizzling on the cake to suit travel or gift needs.
Ingredients
For the Streusel
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¾ cup butter diced into small cubes, chilled
For the Cake
- 1 cup butter at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 3 egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ¾ cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 3 ⅔ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 2 apple peeled and diced, optional, medium
- 2 tablespoons flour optional, for apples
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
Prepare the Streusel
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut chilled butter cubes into the flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Prepare the Cake
- If using the apples: toss diced apples with 2 tablespoons flour to coat and set aside.
- In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugars and light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, vanilla and sour cream.
- Whisk together the 3 2/3 cup flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add half of flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Mix in half of milk, then remaining flour mixture, followed by remaining milk (being careful not to over-mix at any point).
- If using apples: gently stir apples into cake batter.
- Carefully spread the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle streusel mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until just warm.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled coffee cake and serve.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the glaze ahead and refrigerate; warm gently before applying to a still-warm cake for best texture.
- Add no more than ¼ cup chopped nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts to the streusel for extra crunch.
- If making muffins, grease a 12-cup muffin tin, fill evenly with batter and streusel, then bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 504mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 62g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 747IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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