Description
Amish Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake is a soft, tender cake with a delightful cinnamon-sugar swirl and a buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, this easy-to-make recipe is a family favorite. The sweet cinnamon topping adds the perfect crunch, making it a delightful treat with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- For the topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan, spread evenly. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Add the remaining batter and swirl the topping with a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Nutty Version: Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra crunch.
- Glazed Version: Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Fruit Version: Add 1 cup of berries like blueberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.
