Cinnamon Coffee Cake, just like breakfast at grandma’s, pairs perfectly with morning coffee. That ripple of cinnamon through the middle is a crowd pleaser.
Growing up we used to go visit extended family on the weekends. Almost every single time there would be some sort of treat for us to enjoy when we got there. One of my favorites, this Cinnamon Coffee Cake.
I really looked forward to those goodies & vowed I would make similar treats often when I had my own family. I am happy to say that I kept my promise to myself & make snack cakes & coffee cakes as often as I can. They are always a highlight in our week.
One coffee cake recipe we make a lot around here is this cinnamon coffee cake. You see, most of the people in our family have a serious addiction to cinnamon. They just can’t get enough of cinnamon flavored recipes & this one tops the list for most requested.
coffee cake recipe
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Do you enjoy coffee cake recipes? What is your favorite flavor? For me, when I think of coffee cake, it absolutely has to include cinnamon.
I’m telling you, my friends, homemade Coffee Cake is AWESOME for an easy & delicious breafast that is just like grandma used to make.
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is Cinnamon Coffee Cake?
This coffee cake is soft & simple. With a thick ripple of cinnamon through the middle, this doesn’t disappoint the serious cinnamon lovers. This cinnamon coffee cake makes enough to feed a family for breakfast. Top it off with this sweet, simple glaze and dive right in!
Can I make this with other flavors?
Yes, you can. Sometimes we like to add a layer of our favorite jam to the middle of this coffee cake. Top it off with fresh berries & you have yourself a special treat.
What baking pan do you recommend for this recipe?
I love using this dish here. It is perfect for this coffee cake, brownies & more.
How do you store this coffee cake recipe?
The easiest way is to add some plastic wrap or foil over the top of the baking dish & store at room temperature. If you live in an overly humid or extremely dry cliamte, this coffee cake will keep better if you refrigerate it. This way it is more climate controled & will stay fresh for the longest possible time. Please enjoy within 2-3 days.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Cinnamon Coffee Cake?
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9″ glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl- mix together flour, baking powder, salt & cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a mixer bowl- beat your butter & sugar together.
- Beat in egg.
- Add in dry mixture- slowly.
- As it’s mixing- slowly pour in the milk.
- Combine all streusel ingredients in a small bowl & whisk until combined.
- Pour 50% of the cake batter in pan.
- Drizzle in 50% of the streusel mixture- swirl with a knife a little bit.
- Top with remaining cake batter & then with the remaining streusel mix.
- Bake 35-40 minutes. Remove & allow to cool completely before adding icing.
- Combine confectioners sugar & a splash of milk in a small bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
- Drizzle over each piece of coffee cake.
***Icing
Cimmamon Coffee Cake
Can I add a streusel on top of this cake?
Yes, that would be delicious. I didn’t add it on this one because I was recreating our family recipe. However, we often do add a streusel on top. Use 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed), 1/4 cup quick oats (not instant), 1/8 teaspoon salt & 4 tablespoons butter, at firm room temperature. Whisk together the flour, sugar, oats, and salt. Work in the butter, mixing until coarse crumbs form & then sprinkle over the top of the cake before baking.
Do you recommend this as a gift for the neighbors?
This Cinnamon Coffee Cake makes a fabulous gifts for all your friends & neighbors. We like to pick up these disposable containers for gift giving. This is especially great on a Friday afternoon so they can have it to enjoy first thing on Saturday morning. You could also just use the reuseable dish & make that part of the gift.
Can this recipe be doubled?
I have never tried this. If you decide to do so, I think it would probably work to mix the double-quantity batter & then divide between 2 pans & just have 2 coffee cakes. I don’t recommend doubling the batter & then baking in one larger dish. This would change the baking time & possibly dry out the edges while trying to get the center to bake.
Can this recipe be halved?
Cutting this recipe in half would drastically change the baking time. For the best possible result, it would be better to make the recipe as it is written & then freeze whatever portion you won’t use immediately.
Can this recipe be frozen?
Yes, this coffee cake can be frozen. Just bake according to the recipe instructions & then portion out whatever you aren’t going to enjoy within 2-3 days. Then just wrap the cake in plastic wrap & then with foil. Make sure to label with the date before putting in the freezer. Use within 2-3 months.
How can I reheat this cake?
Just place your slice on a microwave-safe plate & microwave for about 30 seconds. If you are reheating after it has been refrigerated, then you will want to microwave for 60-90 seconds.
Why isn’t there coffee in coffee cake?
The name coffee cake doesn’t actually refer to the ingredients or the flavor of the cake. It is more in reference to what you are supposed to pair it with – coffee. This cake is meant to be enjoyed with your morning coffee and it absolutely compliments it so well.
To make this recipe you will need…
- milk
- cinnamon
- salt
- baking powder
- all-purpose flour
- egg
- butter
- granulated sugar
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- melted butter
- cinnamon
***Streusel ribbon
Products I love when making Cinnamon Coffee Cake…
This Cinnamon Coffee Cake is so easy and delicious – and you probably already have many of these items on hand like I do! OR If you’ve never made homemade coffee cake before, you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love the how easy this makes your mornings more delicious. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this scrumptious treat.
- baking dish
- disposable baking pans
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- mixer
- spatulas
- Baker’s Joy
- baking soda
This is the perfect cinnamon treat to start your mornings.
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how to make coffee cake from scratch
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup milk
- 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp table salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 6 tbsp butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Streusel ribbon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9″ glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl- mix together flour, baking powder, salt & cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a mixer bowl- beat your butter & sugar together.
- Beat in egg.
- Add in the dry mixture- slowly.
- As it’s mixing- slowly pour in the milk.
- Combine all streusel ingredients in a small bowl & whisk until combined.
- Pour 50% of the cake batter in pan.
- Drizzle in 50% of the streusel mixture- swirl with a knife a little bit.
- Top with remaining cake batter & then with the remaining streusel mix.
- Bake 35-40 minutes. Remove & allow to cool completely before adding icing.
Icing
- Combine confectioners sugar & a splash of milk in a small bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
- Drizzle over each piece of coffee cake.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
