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Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake - Soft lightly spiced coffee cake is filled with a gooey cinnamon swirl center and topped with a sweet streusel topping + vanilla glaze!
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Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

Soft vanilla-spiced cake is filled with a gooey cinnamon swirl center, topped with a thick layer of buttery streusel topping and a sweet vanilla glaze.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 -12 pieces
Calories: 742kcal
Author: Jessica

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • 4 tbs unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract
  • cup milk

Cinnamon Swirl

  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbs cinnamon

Streusel Topping

  • cup light brown sugar packed
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • ½ cup + 2 tbs unsalted butter melted

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-5 tbs milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange rack to the center of the oven. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper and set aside. Do NOT use an 8x8 pan.

For the cake

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together very well.
  • In a separate bowl, beat, butter, vegetable oil, and both sugars until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Add flour gradually and mix until smooth. Pour in milk and beat again until just incorporated as you do not want to over-mix the batter.

For the cinnamon swirl

  • Whisk brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Pour half of the batter into prepared pan and top with filling mixture in an even layer. Spread the remaining batter on top of the filling. Set aside while you make the topping.

For the topping

  • Toss both sugars, flour, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. It will still be wet but you will be able to break it up into smaller pieces. If for some reason it won't crumble, add another tablespoon of flour to the mixture. Crumble the topping over the batter in the pan into an even layer.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes OR until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

For the glaze

  • In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth. Add more or less milk for your desired thickness - I like mine on the thicker side so it doesn't melt into the cake. Drizzle onto cooled cake.

Notes

Storage instructions: Store coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing instructions: Wrap cake in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. Place in a resealable, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 742kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg