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Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake: The Ultimate Moist Recipe

The ultimate recipe for a perfectly moist Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake. Features a thick, buttery cinnamon-sugar ribbon, a tender sour cream crumb, and a sweet vanilla glaze. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
For the Cinnamon Swirl Filling
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 inch baking pan
  • 1 Electric mixer (stand or hand)
  • 3 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp of flour. Pour in the melted butter and mix until a crumbly paste forms. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
  6. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  7. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon filling over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and spread gently to the edges.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes.
  9. While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tbsp of milk, and vanilla extract. Add more milk until you reach the desired consistency. Drizzle over the warm cake and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 5gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Room Temperature Ingredients: For the best results, make sure your butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature. This helps them incorporate smoothly, creating a more uniform and tender crumb.
Don't Overmix: When you combine the wet and dry ingredients, mix only until the flour streaks disappear. Overmixing develops gluten, which can make the cake tough instead of tender.
Check for Doneness: Ovens vary, so start checking the cake around the 40-minute mark. A tester should come out with moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
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