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Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Heavenly Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake for Cozy Mornings

This Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake transforms breakfast into a cozy ritual with its tender, moist vanilla base and delicious cinnamon swirl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • ½ Cup Butter Use softened butter for richness.
  • ¾ Cup White Sugar Sweetens the batter beautifully.
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure.
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder Helps the cake rise.
  • 1 Pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
  • ¾ Cup Whole Milk Adds moisture.
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter for Cinnamon Swirl Use cold butter.
  • 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon Vital for warm flavor.
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar Adds caramel-like flavor.
For the Crumb Topping
  • ¾ Cup Additional All-Purpose Flour For the crumbly topping.
  • ½ Cup Brown Sugar Adds deeper sweetness.
  • 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon For continuous flavor.
  • 5 Tablespoons Butter Use cold butter here.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Cream together softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes. Add vanilla, eggs, baking powder, and salt, mixing until incorporated.
  3. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and whole milk, alternating between the two, until just combined.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out to cover the bottom.
  5. Mix cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the swirl, then sprinkle over the first layer and swirl with a knife.
  6. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon swirl, smoothing the top.
  7. Combine cold butter, additional flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the crumb topping, sprinkle it over the cake.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To keep the cake moist, store in an airtight container. Optionally freeze for longer storage.

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