Description
A warm, vanilla-scented coffee cake with a cinnamon swirl and crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for busy mornings or cozy afternoons. Moist, spiced, and slices easily for 12-14 servings.
Ingredients
½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, firmly packed
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cornstarch
¾ tsp salt
½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
2 tbsp (7 g) ground cinnamon (for swirl and streusel)
½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for streusel)
3 tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, softened (for streusel)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
In a bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add light and granulated sugars, mixing well.
Add eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly. Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Fold in buttermilk until batter is smooth. Pour half into the prepared pan.
For the cinnamon swirl, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 tbsp cinnamon. Drop spoonfuls evenly over the batter and tuck in with a knife. Pour the remaining batter on top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While baking, prepare the streusel: Combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup sugar, 3 tbsp butter, and 1 tbsp cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
Once the cake is done, cool slightly (10 minutes), then spread the streusel evenly over the top. Let the streusel set before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Notes
Substitute part of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat for added fiber.
The cinnamon swirl can use granulated sugar instead of brown sugar for a less intense flavor.
Streusel topping can be prepped the night before and refrigerated.
Serve warm with a cup of coffee for a quintessential breakfast experience.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg