Description
This Cinnamon Coffee Cake features a tender, buttery crumb layered with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and crowned with a creamy white cream cheese frosting that pairs perfectly with your morning brew.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 glass baking dish.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat melted butter and granulated sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Spread half the batter in the pan, sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar, then top with remaining batter and swirl.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then sprinkle with crumble topping (made from cold butter and flour) and bake 20-25 minutes more.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted slices for up to 3 months.