Description
This Amish Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake is a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack. With a moist, buttery cake base and a cinnamon sugar topping, it’s a classic recipe that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in softened butter, milk, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prepare topping: Combine sugar and cinnamon, then stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Assemble and bake: Pour batter into the baking dish, sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This coffee cake is versatile and can be enjoyed for various occasions.
- Enhance it with nuts or a glaze for extra flavor and texture.
- This cake also freezes well for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
