Description
This classic buttery coffee cake features a rich cream cheese-infused batter that ensures a moist, tender crumb. It is elevated with a double dose of warmth: a fragrant cinnamon-sugar ribbon swirled through the center and a generous, crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for morning brunch or a sophisticated afternoon snack, this professional-grade recipe delivers coffee-shop quality in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients
113g Unsalted Butter, softened
225g Cream Cheese, room temperature
200g Light Brown Sugar, packed
100g Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs, room temperature
1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
315g All-Purpose Flour
120ml Buttermilk
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Cornstarch
0.5 tsp Salt
6 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add both sugars and beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, incorporating fully and scraping the bowl down as needed.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour.
Prepare a cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining 3 tsp of cinnamon with a little extra sugar.
Spread half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then top with the remaining batter.
Top the cake with a crumble mixture made from the remaining cinnamon and set aside for the streusel.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all cold ingredients like eggs, buttermilk, and cream cheese are at room temperature before starting to prevent the batter from curdling. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg