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Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake: Why This Recipe is a Weekend Favorite

Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake: Why This Recipe is a Weekend Favorite

Make an easy coffee cake for breakfast that tastes just like a soft sweet roll! This Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake has a cinnamon sugar swirl and is topped with cream glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 390 grams
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder aluminum free, 20 grams
  • 1 1/2 cups 2% milk 12 ounces
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 10 grams
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted, 4 ounces
For the cinnamon swirl:
  • 1 1/4 cups salted butter at room temperature, 10 ounces
  • 1 cup brown sugar 210 grams
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 15 grams
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon 16 grams
For the glaze:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 260 grams
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream 2.5 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 grams

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient and mix just until combined. Once mixed, slowly pour in the melted butter. Pour into the prepared 9×13 pan.
  5. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
  6. Drop by spoonfuls evenly over the top of the batter. Swirl with a knife.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake. Dust the cake with extra cinnamon if you'd like. Serve the cake warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 257mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45g

Notes

The use of aluminum-free baking powder is crucial for this recipe because it provides a lighter texture to the cake. Unlike regular baking powder, which can leave a metallic aftertaste, aluminum-free baking powder ensures that the cake rises beautifully without compromising flavor, resulting in a fluffy and tender crumb that perfectly complements the rich cinnamon swirl.

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