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    Home » Recipes

    Simply The Best Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    February 19, 2021 *Updated* August 18, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 194 Comments

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    Sometimes the simple things in life are the best, like this Cinnamon Coffee Cake.

    A classic recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert. Tender crumb texture with a cinnamon ribbon and sugary topping. Better than Starbucks!

    Close up of Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake on a plate.

    According to my husband, this is the best coffee cake recipe! Bonus, since it happens to be a super easy recipe too.

    I happen to think it makes a great breakfast cake. Do you eat cake for breakfast? I sure do. I also eat pumpkin donuts for breakfast, which just happen to be topped with cinnamon sugar. In fact, so does my pumpkin latte.

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    There is just something about cinnamon that is so addictive. From the aroma in baking to the sweet taste in things like crunchy granola and cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream.

    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this old-fashioned coffee cake can be found at the bottom of this post.

    Speaking of donuts, these breakfast donuts are super healthy. Baked with oatmeal. A delicious way to start your day.

    I still have my mom’s handwritten recipe for this sour cream coffee cake. It does bring back wonderful memories and reminds me of how much I miss her cooking.

    I have also taken this recipe into my own hands. I switched up a few things, and baked it on the bbq!! YES, you can bake a cake on the bbq!! Chocolate Chip Cast Iron Coffee Cake is so delicious. Give it a try!

    Ingredients to make cake, and the cinnamon topping.

    What’s In Coffee Cake?

    Did you know there is a National Coffee Cake Day!

    All you need for this quick cake recipe from scratch is:

    • sour cream
    • butter
    • eggs
    • vanilla
    • sugar
    • baking soda
    • baking powder
    • flour
    • sugar
    • and of course the magic brown sugar-cinnamon topping (a simple mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon)

    How To Make Homemade Coffee Cake From Scratch

    Most pantries will have these baking staples. The part I LOVE about coffee cake recipes is that they are RUSTIC and don’t require hours of decorating.

    Step One

    Mix all the ingredients in a bowl (except the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture). Pour half the batter into a prepared baking dish.

    Layering the cake batter in a baking dish.

    Step Two

    Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.

    Step Three

    Add the rest of the batter, and top with the remaining topping.

    Step Four

    Bake for approximately 40 minutes. The aroma is so deliciously enticing. The best way to make a house a home is with the smell of baking, just ask my husband.

    Coffee Cake right out of the oven.

    My mom ALWAYS baked this classic coffee cake in a round, clear glass Pyrex baking dish. Do you remember those? I still have some of her glass dishes.

    I prefer to bake this in my stoneware dishes, and most often my cake is square. However you bake it, it always tastes DELICIOUS!

    A piece of freshly cinnamon cake showing the cinnamon swirl in the middle.

    Why Is It Called Coffee Cake?

    You would think because it contains coffee right? Wrong. It is because it perfectly compliments a cup of coffee or latte.

    If you are a coffee lover, try this paired with French Press Cold Brew!

    I bet you have never tried coffee yogurt? Perfect for breakfast or lunch.

    Cake Tips

    How long does coffee cake last?

    At room temperature, it will stay fresh for 1-2 days. Be sure to cover it with foil or plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out. You can also keep it wrapped in the fridge for up to a week.

    Can you freeze it?

    Absolutely. It will keep store nicely for several months. Be sure to tightly wrap it in plastic, or foil and place it in a freezer bag.

    Old fashioned coffee cake on a plate with a fork ready to eat.

    If you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this old-school coffee cake recipe is a must-bake. It has been a family favourite for years. ENJOY!

    Looking for more easy baking recipes?

    • Give this polenta cake a try. The classic Italian cornmeal cake is sure to please. It is gluten-free too.
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    Close up of Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake on a plate.

    Best Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    Melt in your mouth coffee cake. A ribbon of cinnamon in the middle of a tender cake, with a sugary topping. Better than Starbucks.
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    Course: Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Keyword: classic coffee cake
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 426kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    For the Cake:

    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoons baking soda
    • ½ cup butter (room temperature)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoons vanilla
    • 1 ¾ cups flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder

    For the Topping:

    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoons cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350º.
    • Grease an 8-9 inch cake pan.
    • Prepare topping in a bowl and set aside.
    • Cream the butter and sugar.
    • Add the eggs.
    • Mix in the sour cream.
    • Add the vanilla.
    • Add the baking powder and baking soda to the flour. Mix.
    • Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
    • Scoop ½ of the batter into the pan.
    • Sprinkle ½ of the topping mixture over the batter.
    • Scoop remaining batter into pan.
    • Sprinkle the rest of the topping.
    • Bake for approximately 40 minutes depending size of pan.
    • ENJOY!!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Dina Royer

      November 28, 2021 at 10:25 am

      This was one of the best coffee cakes I have tasted! Super moist and received tons of compliments from old and young alike! You won’t be disappointed!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        November 29, 2021 at 9:10 am

        I love this coffee cake for breakfast with my coffee.

    2. Mary Bostow

      October 30, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Sometimes all a girl wants for breakfast is cake. With both sour cream and butter in the recipe this cake can’t help but be amazing. And ya, you nailed the cinnamon ribbon through the center, great cake!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        October 31, 2018 at 11:28 am

        Yup…this is the perfect breakfast cake.

    3. Karyl Henry

      October 29, 2018 at 6:59 am

      I can’t tell you the last time I had coffee cake, but you’re right…it’s the perfect cake for breakfast! Yours looks so delicious, and I love the cinnamon swirled through the middle. Looks so divine, and perfect with a cup of coffee

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        October 29, 2018 at 8:22 am

        You really have to love the simple recipes in life that are so delicious.

    4. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      October 29, 2018 at 1:44 am

      Yum!! This coffee cake look like the perfect fall dessert. Love the filling in the middle!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        October 29, 2018 at 8:23 am

        We happen to think it is perfect ALL year long.

    5. Julie

      October 28, 2018 at 11:03 pm

      Cinnamon is such a good flavor in baked goods, but I hate that it’s so often overshadowed by other flavors (like cream cheese frosting… yuck.) Love that it gets to shine in this coffee cake!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        October 29, 2018 at 8:24 am

        Cinnamon is the star of the show here that is for sure. Doesn’t have to be complicated to taste good.

    6. Leslie Haasch

      October 28, 2018 at 10:42 pm

      Cinnamon coffee cake is one of my favorite breakfast foods. It’s filling and the cinnamon just makes everything so cozy!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        October 29, 2018 at 8:24 am

        Yes…and the aroma as it bakes is wonderful too.

    7. lauren

      October 28, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      If I could get away with it, I’d slice that crunch sugar cinnamon crust right off the top, hide in a closet and eat it by myself. This coffee cake looks so incredibly moist though, I wouldn’t want to miss out on that!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        October 29, 2018 at 8:25 am

        Well at least the ribbon of goodness in the middle of the cake would still be there LOL.

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