Best & Easiest Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Best & Easiest Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons double-acting baking powder; 1 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 -1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 -1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder, and a pinch of salt and in another bowl stir together the sour cream and the baking soda.
2
In a large bowl cream together the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Make sure you cream it well or the batter will be very thick.
4
Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in the vanilla.
5
Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream mixture and stir the batter until it is combined well.
6
Pour the batter into a buttered 10-inch round cake pan.
7
In a small bowl stir together the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, and the cinnamon and swirl the sugar mixture into the batter.
8
(If you have a very thick batter, layer it like an oreo cookie instead batter, cinnamon sugar in the middle, and batter on top.
9
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10
Bake the cake in the middle of a preheated 350F oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
11
Transfer it to a rack, and let it cool.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons double-acting baking powder, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Best & Easiest Cinnamon Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best & Easiest Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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