Description
Comforting Amish cinnamon sugar coffee cake beckons with its nostalgic layers of sweet, buttery goodness. Warm spices and tender crumb invite you to savor a slice of homestyle tradition that connects generations through simple, delightful baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to ensure a uniform consistency throughout the batter.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt, whisking to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix gently until just incorporated to maintain the cake’s tender texture.
- Transfer half of the prepared batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Create the cinnamon sugar filling by thoroughly combining brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Generously scatter half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the first layer of batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, smoothing the surface to create an even top.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top layer and drizzle melted butter across the surface for added richness.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan, which helps set the structure and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Softening butter beforehand ensures smoother, fluffier cake texture and easier mixing.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them blend more evenly and create consistent batter.
- Consider reducing sugar for a less sweet version or substituting with alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- Dairy-free option: Replace buttermilk with almond milk or coconut milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for similar moisture and tang.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg