Description
Warm, sweet, and irresistibly soft, this Amish Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake is the perfect blend of cozy cinnamon goodness and moist, buttery cake. Swirled with brown sugar and a hint of crunch from optional walnuts, this homemade delight is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat with coffee. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and a rich, nostalgic flavor—this coffee cake will quickly become a household favorite!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Mix the batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
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Incorporate the wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix!
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Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and walnuts (if using).
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Assemble the cake: Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar mixture. Pour the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
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Swirl it: Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together, creating a marbled effect.
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Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool and serve: Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Don’t Overmix – Overmixing can make the cake dense rather than fluffy. Stir just until the ingredients come together.
Proper Swirling – When creating the cinnamon swirl, don’t mix too aggressively. A few light swirls with a knife will keep the layers distinct and beautiful.
Oven Check – Every oven is different! Start checking for doneness at 30 minutes. If the top is browning too fast, lightly cover with foil for the remaining baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Coffee cake, cinnamon swirl, Amish coffee cake, easy coffee cake, homemade coffee cake