Best 10 Traditional Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic coffee cake with our traditional cinnamon walnut coffee cake recipe. This delectable treat combines a moist and tender crumb with a sweet and crunchy cinnamon-walnut filling, topped with a buttery streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, this coffee cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Our recipe includes step-by-step instructions, tips for achieving the perfect texture, and a guide to customizing your coffee cake with different nuts, spices, and glazes. Additionally, we've included a vegan and gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey together!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE WITH CINNAMON-WALNUT SWIRL



Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl image

From Zingerman's Bakehouse, a rich and buttery sour cream coffee cake with a sublime cinnamon-nut swirl.

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 heaping cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2⅓ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 (8 oz) container full fat sour cream
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl: Preheat the oven to 325°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Toast the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until they're fragrant and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the walnuts to a plate to cool. In a small bowl, mix together the walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. Spray a 9- or 10-in Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour. Tap out any excess flour. Alternatively, spray the pan with a nonstick spray with flour in it, such as Baker's Joy or Pam with Flour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, combine the sugar and butter. Beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is homogenous. On low speed, mix in the sour cream and vanilla. The batter will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
  • Scoop ⅓ of the batter into the prepared pan. (It won't seem like enough, especially if you're using a 10-in Bundt -- that's okay. Just do your best to smooth it into an even layer with a spatula or back of a spoon.) Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-walnut mixture evenly over the batter. Cover with another ⅓ of the remaining batter, using a spoon or spatula to spread the batter evenly over the pan and to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture evenly over the batter and cover with the remaining batter, spreading it evenly over the nut mixture.
  • Bake for 65 to 75 minutes, until the cake is golden and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Do not let the cake cool in the pan for much longer than this or the brown sugar in the streusel might stick to the sides of the pan and make it difficult to release the cake. Place a wire rack on top of the Bundt pan and then invert the pan to release the cake. Let the cake cool completely before serving. The cake will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, double-wrap it securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place it in heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sugar 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 200 mg, Cholesterol 73 mg

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.

WALNUT COFFEE CAKE



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This has been in the family some time. I am now a great-grandmother myself (I have one little great-granddaughter; in addition, I have three grandchildren and a son), and it's one of the recipes that my mother used to make long ago. I've lived on the farm where I was brought up all my life. I am a jack-of-all-trades in the kitchen, and my husband and I both enjoy hunting. -Beatrice Richard, Posen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., For the topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over coffee cake. , Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CINNAMON-LACED COFFEE CAKE



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This is a wonderful recipe that is always a hit.

Provided by Shawnee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
¼ cup cinnamon sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅔ cup butter, melted
1 cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar into the bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, walnuts, softened butter, flour, and cinnamon for streusel mixture in a bowl; mix with a fork until crumbly.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt for batter together in a separate bowl. Beat eggs in a third bowl using an electric mixer until frothy; add white sugar and melted butter and beat until creamy. Add milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Stir flour mixture into milk-butter mixture until batter is well blended.
  • Spread 1/2 of the batter into the prepared baking dish; top with 1/2 of the streusel mix. Spread remaining batter over streusel layer and top with remaining streusel.
  • Place dish on the center rack in the preheated oven; bake until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 498.9 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

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

CINNAMON SWIRL BUNDT COFFEE CAKE



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A friend of mine gave me this recipe years ago. Sometimes I lower the fat content by using fat-free sour cream or yogurt instead of the sour cream. Enjoy! This can also be made into small loaf cakes which can be frozen easily.

Provided by Ruth

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Pour flour mixture into batter alternately with the sour cream, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of white sugar with the cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the batter in the pan. Drop remaining cake batter in heaping spoonfuls over filling, covering it as best you can.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 85.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

CINNAMON WALNUT COFFEE CAKE



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This is the most moist coffee cake I have ever eaten. It is delicious right out of the oven, but is even better the next day. I wish it wasn't made from pre-packaged products, but it tastes so good, I am willing to forgive. I have made this with half of the oil substituted with half a cup of applesauce with great success. That is how I make it now. Pecans can be substituted for the walnuts as well, it is a pretty forgiving recipe.

Provided by Mommy2two

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix
2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
1 cup water
1 tablespoon water
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 9 x13 pan, and preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix the cake mix, pudding, water, vegetable oil and eggs, but do not over mix.
  • In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts.
  • Spread about half of the cake mixture in your prepared pan, and sprinkle about 2/3 of the nut mixture over that.
  • Spread the remaining cake mix over the filling (mix is thick and will be a little difficult, but it doesn't need to be perfect), and sprinkle the remaining nut mix over the top.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes (depending on your oven). Cake is done when top springs back when touched, or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 308.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 29.8, Protein 3.3

CINNAMON NUT COFFEE CAKE



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On Sundays, friends and neighbors would stop at my Auntie Rae and Uncle Gene's house. Auntie Rae never cooked on Sundays, so she'd make this coffee cake on Sunday evening, from her own special "receipt", as she called it. The next day, she'd serve it from the warming closet of her cast-iron kitchen range.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the butter, eggs, milk and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened; set aside. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. , Spread half of batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the topping. Carefully spread remaining batter over top; sprinkle with remaining topping. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD FASHIONED COFFEE CAKE WITH CINNAMON-STREUSEL TOPPING



Old Fashioned Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Streusel Topping image

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

WALNUT STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Walnut Streusel Coffee Cake image

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. My husband likes this so much he requests it as his birthday cake. It can easily be doubled and put in a 9" x 13" pan.

Provided by Sonata

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease and flour round layer cake pan or square 8" x 8" or 9" x 9" pan.
  • Blend first seven ingredients; beat vigorously 30 seconds.
  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts and melted butter in a small bowl.
  • Pour half cake batter into pan. Sprinkle half of brown sugar mixture over batter. Pour remaining cake batter in pan. Top with remaining brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Tips:

  • Prep the Ingredients: Make sure that all the ingredients are measured accurately and are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. This will help ensure that they mix together evenly and that the cake bakes properly.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Thoroughly: This step is essential for creating a light and fluffy cake. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are smooth and creamy, and then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Gradually Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Fold in the Walnuts: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Bake the Cake Properly: Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the cake. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting or serving. This will help the cake to set and make it easier to handle.

Conclusion:

This traditional cinnamon walnut coffee cake is a delicious and comforting treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy crumb, sweet cinnamon filling, and crunchy walnut topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this coffee cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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