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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake is a classic and scrumptious breakfast or snack cake made with a tender vanilla cake and a brown sugar and cinnamon topping.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 286 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional
Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease an 8x8" square baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until a coarse crumb forms.
  4. Add in the egg, milk, and vanilla and mix with a rubber spatula just until combined. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar, then sprinkle it over the top of the batter in the pan. Use a butter knife to cut lines through the batter. Sprinkle the top with the chopped walnuts, if desired.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes on a cooling rack.
  7. Whisk together the water and powdered sugar to make the glaze and drizzle over the top of the cake before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Walnut may be omitted or swapped for chopped pecans instead. 
  • Granulated sugar may be used in the topping instead of light brown sugar if you don't have any on hand.

Nutrition Information

Calories 286 (14%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286

% Daily Value*

Calories 286 14%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 215IU 4%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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