Classic Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe

Easy Coffee Cake Recipe

You will be blown away at how simple this recipe really is. You already have all of these ingredients in your kitchen, so grab them, and let’s get baking! For exact measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Cinnamon Swirl

Granulated Sugar: Adds a punch of sweetness and creates the decadent cinnamon sugar swirl. Ground Cinnamon: Gives the cake its warm, delicious flavor. You won’t be able to get enough of it!

Streusel Topping

All Purpose Flour: Provides the structure of the streusel topping. Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and creates an enticing crumbly texture. Brown Sugar: Gives the topping a depth of flavor and sweetness. Ground Cinnamon: Adds even more cinnamon goodness to the cake! Salt: This adds the perfect balance to all of the sweetness, making everything taste amazing. Cold Unsalted Butter: The cold butter will create the perfect crumbly cinnamon coffee cake texture and warm flavor.

Cake

Melted Unsalted Butter: Acts as a fat and provides incredible flavor. Sour Cream: The secret ingredient that makes everything so moist and delicious! Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and gives a nice texture to the cake. Brown Sugar: Adds a depth of sweetness and gives the cake its color. Room Temperature Eggs: It’s important to have the eggs at room temperature so that they absorb into the mixture. Vanilla Extract: Gives the cake its warm, inviting flavor. All Purpose Flour: This acts as a base to give the cinnamon coffee cake its structure. Baking Powder: Acts as a leavening agent to give the cake its airy texture. Salt: Enhances all of the flavors and balances out the sweetness. Baking Soda: Helps create a fluffy cake-like texture.

Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe Instructions

There are a few steps to putting this cake together, but they are super simple. If you follow the instructions below, I will guide you through each step!

Cinnamon Swirl

Streusel Topping

Cake

Countertop or Fridge: You can store this cinnamon coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 8 days. Freezer: To freeze the coffee cake, let it cool completely before wrapping it in 2-3 layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Place it in a freezer bag or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. To Thaw: Remove the coffee cake from the freezer and let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You can bring it to room temperature once it’s thawed in the fridge. You can warm individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm the entire cake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes. It just tastes better warm!