Best 7 Easy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible aroma and delightful flavors of our Easy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Coffee Cake, a classic treat that promises a taste of comfort and joy. This delectable cake is a perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or afternoon tea, featuring a moist and tender crumb infused with the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of brown sugar. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create this homemade masterpiece that will surely impress your loved ones. Additionally, discover variations of this timeless recipe, including a gluten-free option, a vegan version, and a streusel topping variation, providing options for various dietary preferences and taste preferences. Embark on a culinary journey and create a sweet memory with our Easy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Coffee Cake.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CINNAMON BROWN SUGAR COFFEE CAKE



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Wow, this is a moist and delicious coffee cake. We all loved it! Part of the topping is swirled and mixed into the batter which carries all the brown sugar goodness throughout the cake. The maple glaze is so tasty. We opted to add macadamia nuts along with pecans to the topping which added a nice a crunch to the cake. Oh, and it...

Provided by Donna Woodford

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CAKE MIX INSTRUCTIONS
1 box yellow cake mix, I use Betty Crocker with a pudding mix
3 eggs
1 c water
1/3 c butter
TOPPING
3/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c pecans
1/4 c flaxseed or another nut, as desired
THE DRIZZLE
1 c powdered sugar
dash(es) maple extract
milk or whipping cream, as needed

Steps:

  • 1. Spray bottom of 9 x 13 pan.
  • 2. Combine the cake ingredients as directed on the box.
  • 3. Combine topping ingredients.
  • 4. Pour batter into the baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of topping and swirl in cake.
  • 5. Sprinkle the remaining topping on top of the cake.
  • 6. Bake at 350 until a toothpick comes out clean about 30-35 min or according to cake instructions. Let cool.
  • 7. Mix together the powdered sugar, maple extract, and milk until a glaze forms.
  • 8. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE



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What's not to like about this cake with a rich cinnamon swirl, and an irresistible crumb topping. Best brunch idea ever!

Provided by Krystle Smith

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 Cup Butter (Softened)
3/4 Cup White Sugar
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Pinch Salt
3/4 Cup Whole Milk
3 Tablespoons Butter (Softened)
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar (Packed)
5 Tablespoons Butter
3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar (Packed)
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x9 pan with non stick baking spray.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and white sugar. Stir in vanilla, egg, baking powder, and salt.
  • Alternate stirring in flour and milk until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Pour half of batter into prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Pour into the batter in pan, and swirl with a knife. Pour remaining batter on top.
  • In the same small bowl using 2 forks, butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle topping on top of batter, and press in lightly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 156 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 31 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE



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I love the excellent texture of this easy coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma's! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. -Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2-3/4 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups sugar until light fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with sour cream, beating just enough after each addition to keep batter smooth. , Spoon a third of batter into a greased 10-in. tube pan. Combine cinnamon, nuts and remaining sugar; sprinkle a third over batter in pan. Repeat layers 2 more times. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE I



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You can make this tasty cake lower in fat by using 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup applesauce, non-fat sour cream, and egg beaters.

Provided by Kelsey

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
2 ¾ cups white sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sour cream
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter or margarine and 2 cups of the sugar until fluffy. Add the vanilla and the eggs one at time beating mixture well after each egg.
  • Combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add alternately with sour cream to egg mixture. Beating just enough after each addition to keep batter smooth.
  • Combine walnuts, cinnamon, and remaining 3/4 cup of sugar.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with 1/3 of the walnut mixture. Repeat layers two more times.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 70 minutes or until center is done. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove pan and let cake continue cooling on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 457.6 mg, Sugar 39.9 g

OLD FASHIONED COFFEE CAKE WITH CINNAMON-STREUSEL TOPPING



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Reminiscent of a pound cake, this deliciously moist and buttery coffee cake is anything but dry! Between the cinnamon swirl layer and the generous amount of streusel topping, every bite is a perfect combination of flavor and texture. You can probably whip up this easy and affordable dessert without having to make a special trip to the store.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Coffee Cake

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
¾ cup milk
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Prepare cinnamon layer by stirring brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
  • Prepare streusel topping by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl. Add butter and stir with a fork until mixture is crumbly; set aside.
  • Prepare cake by whisking together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then turn the mixer on low speed and beat in eggs until well blended. Gradually mix in flour mixture and milk. Add sour cream and vanilla and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cinnamon layer over the batter, then pour the remaining batter over top. Spread streusel topping evenly over the cake, pressing very lightly so it adheres to the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.4 calories, Carbohydrate 97.6 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 245.8 mg

CINNAMON-SUGAR COFFEE CAKE



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I'm a big fan of coffee cake, but I wanted to come up with a lighter version. This rendition has less fat and sugar, but it still tastes great. It's a fabulous addition to breakfast! -Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, sugar, honey and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pan. In a small bowl, mix sugars, cinnamon and vanilla until blended. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over batter. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AWESOME YOGURT COFFEE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR-CINNAMON TOPPING



Awesome Yogurt Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Topping image

This coffee cake with yogurt has become a family favorite for breakfast. Just the right amount of sweetness with a firm, moist, flavorful cake. I have tried this recipe using different flavors of yogurt - although many seem to have no effect on flavor, the lemon is my favorite.

Provided by starmaster25

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup softened butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cake:
cooking spray
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup yogurt
¾ cup softened butter
2 eggs
⅓ cup milk
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Mix together brown sugar, walnuts, pecans, flour, butter, and cinnamon for the topping in a bowl until crumbly; set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Combine sugar, yogurt, butter, eggs, milk, baking powder, and salt for the cake in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Slowly mix in flour until combined; batter will be thick. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Generously spread 1/2 of the brown sugar-cinnamon topping over top. Top with remaining batter and then remaining topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a cooling rack, then place brown sugar-cinnamon side up on a plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.6 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 498.6 mg, Sugar 45 g

Tips:

  • For a more decadent coffee cake, use a combination of butter and cream cheese in the streusel topping.
  • To make the streusel topping ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • For a gluten-free coffee cake, use a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.
  • To make a vegan coffee cake, use a plant-based milk and butter substitute in place of the dairy products.

Conclusion:

This easy cinnamon brown sugar coffee cake is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its moist crumb, sweet streusel topping, and warm cinnamon flavor, this coffee cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe to make for a special occasion or just a quick and easy breakfast, this coffee cake is definitely worth trying.

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