Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Yield: 1 Large cake
Category: Breads
Keywords: Breakfast, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
This Cinnamon Coffee Cake recipe has been a cherished find from the depths of the internet, rescued from a digital archive and printed out amongst a trove of other culinary treasures. Despite the passage of time, it has remained untouched by the whisk or spatula, standing out as the paragon of deliciousness among its peers. The allure of its cinnamon-kissed aroma and tender crumb has rendered it a tantalizing temptation, compelling yet elusive in its untested perfection.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | shortening |
| 2 | sugar |
| 4 | eggs |
| 1/2 | salt |
| 3 | baking powder |
| 3 | flour |
| 1 | milk |
| 1 | vanilla |
| 3 | sugar |
| 3 | cinnamon |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), and generously spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cake releases smoothly after baking.
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Cream the shortening and sugar together in a large bowl, using an electric mixer set to medium speed. The mixture should become light and fluffy, creating a creamy base for your coffee cake.
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Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. This step ensures a cohesive texture in your cake, providing richness and structure.
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In a separate bowl, combine the salt, baking powder, and flour, whisking them together to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasonings throughout the batter.
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In another bowl, mix the vanilla with the milk, infusing the liquid with aromatic sweetness to enhance the flavor profile of the cake.
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Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk to the creamed shortening and sugar, stirring gently after each addition until just combined. Begin and end with the flour mixture, incorporating it in thirds to ensure even distribution and proper incorporation of all ingredients.
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Prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, creating a fragrant and sweetly spiced blend that will infuse each bite of the coffee cake with warmth and flavor.
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Layer one-third of the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom to create a sturdy foundation for the layers to come.
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Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter, ensuring each bite is infused with the irresistible combination of sweet sugar and aromatic cinnamon.
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Repeat the layering process twice more, alternating between batter and cinnamon-sugar mixture until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of cinnamon-sugar on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The aroma of cinnamon and sugar will fill your kitchen, signaling that your coffee cake is nearly ready to be enjoyed.
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Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This step ensures that the cake maintains its shape and texture while cooling, allowing for easy slicing and serving once cooled.
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Slice and serve your Cinnamon Coffee Cake with a piping hot cup of coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast treat or afternoon indulgence. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar in every moist and tender bite, savoring the satisfaction of finally bringing this long-awaited recipe to life.
