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    Home » Recipes » Baking, Desserts & Sweets » Cakes

    Best Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    Published: March 18, 2024 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 222 Comments

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

    Perfect for breakfast or dessert. Tender crumb texture with a cinnamon ribbon and sugary crumb topping. Better than Starbucks!

    A slice of cinnamon coffee cake on a cake knife.

    This homemade cinnamon swirl coffee cake is irresistible. Moist, tender, and the perfect blend of sugar and spice. It tastes like a cinnamon roll cake.

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

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    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 happens to be topped with cinnamon sugar. So does my pumpkin latte.

    Close up of Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake on a plate.

    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.

    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 cinnamon coffee cake made with sour cream. It does bring back wonderful memories and reminds me of how much I miss her cooking.

    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)

    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.

    Layering the cake batter in a baking dish.

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

    Just look at that cinnamon poking through the crumb cake topping. So delicious.

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

    Have you tried coffee yogurt? Perfect for breakfast or lunch.

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

    Suggestions/Recipe 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 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!

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    Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake on a white plate.Pin
    A slice of cinnamon coffee cake on a cake knife.

    Best Cinnamon Swirl 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.
    4.99 from 128 votes
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    Course: Baking, Dessert
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 426kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    For the Cake:

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

    For the Topping:

    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon 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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    Gloria Duggan is the author for Homemade & Yummy, where she creates fun and easy recipes. She is also a brand ambassador/influencer for well-known companies. Gloria has judged food competitions and has posted about local food events. Gloria's work has been featured in magazines, and she has been interviewed on several podcasts. Read More…

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    Comments

    1. Hayley Dhanecha

      April 01, 2024 at 4:57 am

      Just baked this cake and my kitchen smells really good! Cake looks super, can’t wait to enjoy with my family for a Brunch on Bank holiday monday here in the UK.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 01, 2024 at 8:24 am

        This is the perfect cake to pair with coffee. ENJOY your day off!!

    2. Moop Brown

      April 01, 2024 at 4:03 am

      This coffee cake looks really tasty and seems like a nice treat to enjoy after a meal or at the start of the day.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 01, 2024 at 8:24 am

        I can eat cake for breakfast any day of the week.

    3. Katie Crenshaw

      March 31, 2024 at 6:41 pm

      I made this to bring to a brunch. It turned out lovely. The cinnamon and sugar topping was delicious

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 01, 2024 at 8:25 am

        I love the cinnamon sugar topping too.

    4. Loreto and Nicoletta

      March 31, 2024 at 10:59 am

      Hi Hloria, this cake is exactly what we love. Also, yes we eat cake for breakfast, with a nice cappuccino! Love the cinnamon and sugar. I would be definitely dunking this in my coffee! Looks fantastic and moist. Well done!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 01, 2024 at 8:25 am

        Thanks so much, this has been a family favourite for many, many years.

    5. Erin

      March 30, 2024 at 10:19 pm

      I just had the coffee cake muffins from Trader Joe’s and am so glad I came across this recipe! It looks simpler than muffins and just what I’m looking for. Love how few ingredients it calls for!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 31, 2024 at 9:10 am

        I guarantee you will love how easy this coffee cake is to make, and tastes so delicious.

    6. Jamie

      March 30, 2024 at 7:14 pm

      My whole house smelled amazing while baking this cinnamon coffee cake! I loved the cinnamon sugar swirl in the middle. So good!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 31, 2024 at 9:10 am

        I love the cinnamon swirl too.

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