Description
This Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake is buttery, tender, and layered with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl topped with a crumbly streusel. Perfect for cozy mornings, family gatherings, or holiday brunches, this cake pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cinnamon Swirl Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, beating until combined.
- Mix in sour cream. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle the cinnamon swirl filling evenly, and top with the remaining batter.
- Mix streusel topping with a fork until crumbly and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a holiday touch, drizzle with vanilla glaze.
Can be baked in a bundt pan for a more festive presentation.
Keeps well for 3–4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 mins Cooling Time: 15 mins
- Category: dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 26 g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4g