Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake (Printable View)

Tender cake with cinnamon-sugar swirl and crumb topping, ideal for breakfast or snacks.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 cup granulated sugar

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

04 - 1 cup sour cream

05 - 2 large eggs

06 - 1/4 cup milk

07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

11 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

12 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

13 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

14 - 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

16 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

04 - Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

06 - Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.

07 - Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in another bowl. Stir until crumbly.

08 - Spread half of the batter evenly in the pan. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over batter. Top with remaining batter and smooth surface.

09 - Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the assembled layers.

10 - Bake for 38 to 42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

11 - Let cool in pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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This cake delivers a perfect balance of moistness and sugary swirl that feels like a warm hug with every bite
The buttery crumb topping adds that little extra crunch that turns a simple cake into a cherished treat

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Don't skip softening the butter — it's key to a light, fluffy crumb
Mix the batter gently once wet and dry ingredients combine; overmixing makes the texture tough

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