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cinnamon coffee cake piece on a white plate

Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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This cinnamon coffee cake is soft, cozy, and layered with a sweet cinnamon ribbon and a thick crumb topping. It bakes up tender and golden, perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk the milk, sour cream, melted butter, vanilla, and eggs in a second bowl until smooth.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until the batter is fully combined.
  • Combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumb topping in a separate bowl.
  • Add the cold cubed butter and cut it in with a fork or your hands until chunky crumbs form.
  • Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle half of the crumb topping over the batter.
  • Spread the remaining batter on top.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumb topping evenly over the surface.
  • Bake for 40 to 48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.