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Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake prepared dish

Cinnamon swirl coffee cake is a delightful treat perfect for any gathering. This moist and tender cake features a rich cinnamon filling and a crumbly topping, making it an ideal companion for your afternoon coffee or tea. Serve it warm for a comforting dessert that everyone will love!

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, baking powder.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cups chopped nuts (optional)
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and additional cinnamon to create the filling.
  7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon filling over it, and then add the remaining batter on top.
  8. Finish by swirling the remaining filling into the top layer of the batter with a knife.
  9. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top for added crunch.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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