Light Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Start your morning or elevate your coffee break with this irresistible Light Cinnamon Coffee Cake—a delicately spiced, melt-in-your-mouth treat that perfectly balances sweetness and warmth. Featuring a soft, moist crumb infused with aromatic cinnamon and topped with a buttery, brown sugar streusel, this cake captures homemade comfort in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this simple recipe comes together effortlessly using pantry staples like flour, sugar, and vanilla, making it ideal for impromptu gatherings or lazy weekend mornings. Bake this cozy cinnamon cake to golden perfection in under 30 minutes, and enjoy its crumbly topping for the ultimate pairing with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this lighter twist on a classic coffee cake is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring gently. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the topping by mixing the brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and softened butter until crumbly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter in the pan.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Step 10

Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(959.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3217.0

Total Fat 135.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 708.8mg	0%
Sodium 2317.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 462.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 245.9g
Protein 48.1g	0%

Vitamin D 180.5IU	0%
Calcium 448.9mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 830.4mg	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: 37.3%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 56.7%