Easy Breakfast Bundt Coffee Cake (Printable View)
Moist cinnamon-swirled cake baked in a Bundt pan, ideal for leisurely mornings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
10 - ½ cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Optional Topping
12 - ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
13 - ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly, ensuring all crevices are coated to prevent sticking.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
05 - Add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with flour mixture. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
06 - Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly blended.
07 - Spoon half the batter into prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon mixture and half the nuts (if using). Repeat layers with remaining batter, cinnamon mixture, and nuts.
08 - Gently draw a knife through the batter in a swirling motion to create marbled patterns. Do not over-swirl.
09 - Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
10 - Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes. Invert onto wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cinnamon swirl creates these tender, molten ribbons throughout every single slice
- It comes together faster than you can brew a full pot of coffee
02 -
- Overmixing after adding flour creates tough cake pockets instead of tender ones
- That 15 minute cooling window in the pan is non-negotiable for clean release
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine more evenly, creating better texture
- Tap the Bundt pan firmly on the counter before baking to release air bubbles