Description
This spiced coffee cake combines cinnamon-kissed swirls with light, buttery crumbs in a hassle-free format. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, its layered texture and customizable toppings make it a versatile comfort treat.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
2 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
1½ cups whole milk
½ cup melted salted butter
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper
Whisk cake flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, vanilla, milk, and melted butter in a bowl
Set batter aside
Cream softened butter with brown sugar until smooth
Add cinnamon, 2 tbsp flour, and salt; mix until thick
Using a spatula, layer cinnamon filling over cake batter in alternating ribbons
Bake until golden and toothpick inserts clean, 35–40 minutes
Cool slightly before slicing
Notes
Swap all-purpose flour with cake flour for ultra-tender crumb
Substitute coconut sugar for deeper caramel notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter
Customize with orange zest, maple syrup drizzle, or toasted walnuts
Cool completely before covering to prevent sogginess
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg