Cinnamon Streusel Cake

Indulge in the cozy flavors of a homemade Cinnamon Streusel Cake, a tender, moist treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break. This simple yet elegant recipe layers buttery cake batter with ribbons of sweet, cinnamon-infused streusel, creating a delightful contrast of textures in every bite. Topped with a crumbly mixture of cinnamon, brown sugar, and optional nuts, this cake bakes to golden perfection in just 45 minutes. With the addition of sour cream for extra moisture and a quick prep time of only 20 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is irresistible. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a comforting slice of sweetness that’s sure to please any crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted, for streusel)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan. Lightly flour it and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

For the streusel, in a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using). Stir in the melted butter and 1/2 cup of flour until a crumbly mixture forms.

Step 7

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter.

Step 8

Layer the remaining cake batter over the streusel layer, carefully spreading it out. Top with the remaining streusel.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy with coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1350.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5153.5

Total Fat 244.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 872.5mg	0%
Sodium 2482.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 704.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 410.5g
Protein 65.5g	0%

Vitamin D 120.1IU	0%
Calcium 689.5mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 1040.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 53.4%