How to Make Cinnamon Coffee Cake III - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who can resist the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon coffee cake? This classic recipe has been a household favorite for generations, and for good reason. The soft, buttery cake is infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, and is topped with a delicious crumbly streusel topping. Whether you're enjoying it with a morning cup of coffee or serving it as a delightful dessert, this cinnamon coffee cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture, just until incorporated. Pour half of batter into prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle half of mixture over batter. Add remainder of batter and sprinkle with rest of topping. With the tip of a knife, swirl lightly through the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 57mg