Cinnamon-Sugar Coffee Cake is the perfect treat to accompany your morning coffee or tea. This moist and tender cake is layered with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a buttery crumble that adds just the right amount of crunch. The warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar create a cozy, comforting aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes, making it an irresistible addition to any breakfast or brunch spread. Whether you’re enjoying it fresh out of the oven or savoring a slice later in the day, this coffee cake is a delightful way to start or end your day.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, spreading it carefully to cover the cinnamon-sugar layer.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and the cake should feel springy to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy your Cinnamon-Sugar Coffee Cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea, and savor the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in every bite!
