Moist Cinnamon Swirl Coffee (Print Version)
Tender coffee cake with cinnamon sugar swirl and crumbly streusel topping, ideal for breakfast or snacks.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Cake
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
10 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Streusel Topping
12 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
16 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan and optionally line it with parchment paper.
02 - Combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
03 - In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold diced butter and rub with fingers or use a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form. Refrigerate until needed.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract.
05 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
06 - Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
07 - Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar swirl mixture evenly over the batter, then top with remaining batter and smooth the surface.
08 - Evenly distribute the streusel crumb topping over the surface.
09 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10 - Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's like sharing a sweet secret that turns any morning into a warm hug.
- The tender crumb with that buttery cinnamon swirl quickly became my go-to comfort treat.
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- Make sure your butter is softened but not melted or the batter will become greasy.
- Chilling the streusel topping before baking keeps those crumbs crisp and delicious.
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- Use fresh spices for the swirl and topping to maximize aroma and flavor.
- The swirl looks best when you sprinkle evenly and don't overmix it into the batter below.