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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake is a soft, buttery cake layered with cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich, crumbly streusel topping. It’s the ultimate comfort bake, made to pair perfectly with your morning coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch pan (or 8×8 for thicker slices) and line with parchment if desired.

2. Make the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:

Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Make the Streusel Topping:

In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Chill until ready to use.

4. Prepare the Cake Batter:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix in sour cream. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined — don’t overmix.

5. Layer the Cake:

Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Add the remaining batter and gently smooth the top. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.

6. Bake:

Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Cool in the pan before slicing.

Serving Suggestions:

 

  • Serve warm with coffee or chai

  • Add a light drizzle of vanilla glaze or dust with powdered sugar

  • Pairs great with fruit or a dollop of whipped cream

Notes

Pro Tips:

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture

  • Double the cinnamon sugar layer if you love extra spice

  • Want a taller cake? Bake it in a loaf pan and extend the bake time

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

  • Overbaking – check at 35 minutes to avoid a dry cake

  • Skipping the sour cream/yogurt – it keeps the cake super moist

  • Using warm butter in streusel – it won’t crumble right

Storage Instructions:

  • Store covered at room temp for 2–3 days

  • Refrigerate for up to 5 days

  • Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months

  • Reheat in microwave for 15–20 seconds for fresh-from-the-oven taste

 

Enjoy your Cinnamon Coffee Cake — cozy, classic, and made to be shared!

Find it online: https://bakesbliss.com/cinnamon-coffee-cake/