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

I still remember the aroma of my mom’s classic sour cream coffee cake. The brown sugar cinnamon mixture makes the perfect topping AND wonderful ribbon of sweetness in the middle of the cake.

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 coffee cake recipe too.

I happen to think cinnamon coffee cake is a great breakfast cake. Do you eat cake for breakfast? I sure do. I also eat pumpkin donuts for breakfast, that just happen to be topped with cinnamon sugar.

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.

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Ingredients

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

Cinnamon sugar mixture ready to use in the coffee cake.

Have you ever enjoyed cinnamon streusel cake at a coffee shop? Sometimes I will order Starbucks classic coffee cake when we treat ourselves to an afternoon latte. There is even a National Coffee Cake Day!

All you need for this easy coffee 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)

Coffee cake with a layer of the cinnamon mixture, getting ready for the oven.

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.

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

Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Add the rest of the batter, and top with the remaining topping.

Cinnamon Coffee Cake right out of the oven.

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.

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 tastes DELICIOUS!

Close up of a piece of Cinnamon Coffee Cake getting served out of the baking dish.

So back to eating cake for breakfast, now can you see why? This is the perfect brunch cake, dessert cake, and snack cake. As I’ve said, you can never go wrong with a classic coffee cake. Rustic, easy and totally mouthwatering.

Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake on a plate with a fork ready to eat.

If you are a seasoned baker, or a novice in the kitchen, this easy to make Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake needs to be in your recipe collection. It has been a family favourite for years. ENJOY!

What is your favourite coffee cake recipe?

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Close up of Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake on a plate.

Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Simply Cinnamon Coffee Cake is an easy to make coffee cake that fits your craving anytime of the day from breakfast to dessert .. and all the coffee breaks and snacks in between.
5 from 53 votes
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Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Sour cream cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder

For the Topping:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp 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 1/2 of the batter into the pan.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 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.
  • Check for doneness with cake tester.
  • 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: 11.9% | Vitamin C: 0.3% | Calcium: 12.1% | Iron: 10%

Notes

One of the simple pleasures in life. Quick, easy .... and oh so yummy.
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Comments

  1. 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!

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  2. 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

  4. 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

  6. 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

  7. Anne Murphy

    October 28, 2018 at 3:36 PM

    All right, so baking anything with cinnamon makes the whole house smell wonderful! And this sounds as good as I know it smells… I love the swirl of topping in the middle!

    Reply

  12. April

    October 27, 2018 at 1:12 PM

    I think I had this conversation with a friend of mine not so long ago about how all the great recipes are simple. I was arguing that unless you make it for a competition, the simpler the better. Well, this coffee cake is a great proof – it is simple and it is delicious!

    Reply

  13. Sherri

    October 27, 2018 at 9:51 AM

    Why not eat cake for breakfast, right? This would be perfect with a cup of coffee relaxing by the fireplace on a chilly morning! So scrumptious! 🙂

    Reply

  16. Emily Leary

    October 25, 2018 at 5:17 AM

    I love cinnamon – it’s so versatile and your Cinnamon Coffee Cake looks so delicious! It’s perfect for any time of day and how lovely that it was one of your mum’s recipes.

    Reply

  19. Kari Heron

    October 23, 2018 at 9:12 AM

    This looks like a simple, hearty cake with lots of simple and accessible ingredients, which means this is the perfect tea time snack or accompaniment to a weeknight or weekend dinner. What a lovely recipe. Loving the use of sour cream … I can see how moist it makes the crumb!

    Reply

  20. Helen

    October 23, 2018 at 7:33 AM

    This sounds so delicious – especially with that lovely layer of cinnamon in the middle. I do like this type of cake, all the focus on the flavour and no need to worry about the decoration.

    Reply

  21. Donna

    October 22, 2018 at 11:30 PM

    I am totally on board with anything cinnamon – that swirl and the topping just make this cake!! I might just have to indulge in some for breakfast 🙂

    Reply

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