Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Recipe 🍰
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: Makes 16 slices
Description:
Indulge in the most incredible coffee cake you’ll ever taste! This delightful recipe, inspired by Mrs. Fields and found on recipesource.com, is a true masterpiece. A luscious blend of buttery cake, sweet cinnamon swirls, and crunchy pecan streusel, this coffee cake is perfect for breakfast, potlucks, winter gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a delicious treat.
Ingredients:
| For the Cake: | For the Syrup: | For the Streusel: |
|---|---|---|
| – 1 cup unsalted butter, softened | – 1/2 cup melted butter | – 1 cup sugar |
| – 1 cup sugar | – 1/2 cup sugar | – 2 tsp ground cinnamon |
| – 2 tsp pure vanilla extract | – 2 tsp ground cinnamon | – 1 cup chopped pecans |
| – 3 large eggs | – 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced | |
| – 2 cups all-purpose flour | ||
| – 1 tsp baking powder | ||
| – 1 tsp baking soda | ||
| – 1/2 tsp salt | ||
| – 1 cup sour cream |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the pan: Butter and flour a 10-inch tube pan, ensuring the cake won’t stick.
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Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the vanilla extract. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 20 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the bowl again to ensure even mixing.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Alternate flour mixture with sour cream: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in thirds, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Beat for 45 seconds after each addition until the batter is smooth and well combined.
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Pour batter into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared tube pan, spreading it evenly.
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Prepare the syrup: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
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Swirl the syrup: Drizzle the syrup evenly over the batter in the pan. Use a knife blade or a skewer to gently swirl the syrup through the batter, creating a beautiful marbled effect.
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Make the streusel: In another bowl, combine the sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Add the chilled, diced butter, and using a pastry cutter, cut it into the mixture until coarse crumbs form.
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Add streusel topping: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter in the pan, covering the surface.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
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Serve: Enjoy this delectable cinnamon swirl coffee cake warm or at room temperature. Slice, serve, and savor every bite of this irresistible treat!
This Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with family and friends during cozy mornings, festive gatherings, or any time you crave a delightful sweet indulgence. Give it a try and experience the joy of homemade goodness in every bite! 🎉🍰
