Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a soft, buttery cake layered with a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a crumbly streusel. The sour cream makes the cake incredibly moist and tender, while the cinnamon swirl gives it that classic bakery-style flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert with coffee.
⏱️ Recipe Time
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour
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Servings: 10–12 slices
🧰 Equipment
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Mixing bowls
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Electric mixer or whisk
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9×9-inch baking pan (or bundt pan)
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Spatula
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Measuring cups and spoons
🧈 Ingredients
For the Cake
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Filling
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Crumb Topping
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
📝 Ingredient Notes
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Sour cream is the key ingredient that keeps the cake extra moist and rich.
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Brown sugar adds a caramel-like flavor to the cinnamon swirl.
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Nuts are optional but give a nice crunchy texture.
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×9-inch baking pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Filling
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts.
4. Assemble the Cake
Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle the cinnamon filling evenly over the batter.
Add the remaining batter on top and gently spread.
5. Make the Crumb Topping
Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the cake.
6. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with coffee or tea.
🍽️ Nutrition (Approximate per slice)
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Calories: 320 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 40 g
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Protein: 5 g
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Fat: 16 g
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Sugar: 24 g
⭐ Tips for the Best Coffee Cake
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Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
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Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
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Add a simple powdered sugar glaze if you want extra sweetness.
🔄 Variations
1. Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Add 1 cup diced apples to the batter for a fruity twist.
2. Blueberry Coffee Cake
Fold fresh blueberries into the batter.
3. Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Add a layer of sweetened cream cheese filling in the middle.
4. Maple Glaze Version
Drizzle with powdered sugar + maple syrup glaze after baking.
