Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Coffee Cake

This coffee cake is the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. The cinnamon swirl bundt cake is moist and delicious, with a hint of cinnamon in every bite. The coffee cake is easy to make and can be made ahead of time.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• FOR THE CINNAMON SWIRL:
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
•   ½ – 1 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
•   2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan with butter.

2. Beat softened butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color.

3. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.

4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl; add to batter alternately with sour cream, mixing until just incorporated after each addition but do not overmix!

5. Fold in walnuts or pecans (optional). Pour half of batter into prepared bundt pan; reserve remaining batter for later.

6. Create cinnamon swirl filling: mix together ¼ cup white sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter already placed in pan—try to evenly distribute as much as possible without disturbing the layer of batter too much!

7a) For additional options: ½ – 1 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional) OR 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)—both can be sprinkled over the top of Cinnamon Swirl Filling before

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 2200
• Fat: 100 g
• Saturated fat: 40 g
• Unsaturated fat: 60 g
• Trans fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 300 mg
• Sodium: 2800 mg
• Carbohydrates: 310 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 210g
• Protein 20

How do you make cinnamon swirl cake?

This is a classic cinnamon swirl cake recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich cinnamon filling swirled throughout. It’s easy to make and can be easily customized to your liking.

Here’s what you’ll need:

For the Cake: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature For the Cinnamon Filling: 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.* In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. With the mixer on low speed gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined – do not overmix! Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.*Make the Cinnamon Filling by mixing together ground cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.* Using a spoon or spatula gently swirl some of the cinnamon filling into each pan of batter – don’t overdo it or you’ll have too much filling and it will sink to the bottom while baking! Bake cakes for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.* Allow cakes to cool slightly in pan before removing to wire rack to finish cooling completely.

How do you know when coffee cake is done?

There are two main ways to tell when coffee cake is done: by the feel of the cake, and by toothpick test.

To check the cake by feel, gently press down on the center of the cake. If it feels springy and bounces back up, it’s probably done. If it leaves an indentation or feels squishy, it needs a little longer. Another way to tell if your coffee cake is ready is to insert a toothpick into the center of the Cake. If it comes out clean with no crumbs attached, then your Cake is Done! However, if there are moist crumbs clinging to the toothpick or if batter comes out, then give your Cake a few more minutes in The oven.

Coffee cakes are usually finished baking within 40 to 50 minutes, but this can vary depending on Your oven and recipe. keep an eye on Your cake as it bakes and be sure not to let the top get too browned or Toasted before checking for doneness – otherwise you risk overcooking The bottom while waiting for The top to brown.

Can I use a Bundt pan instead of a tube pan for coffee cake?

If you’re looking to bake a coffee cake and don’t have a tube pan on hand, don’t worry – a Bundt pan can be used as an excellent substitution.

Bundt pans are similar to tube pans in that they are deep and have a central support column, making them ideal for baking cakes that need extra structure. However, because Bundt pans are not as tall as tube pans, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly – check the cake after the minimum suggested baking time has elapsed, and add additional time if necessary.

Additionally, because Bundt pans have decorative designs on the sides and bottom of the pan, your cake will likely have a more interesting appearance than if it were baked in a plain tube pan.

How long to cook coffee cake in bundt pan?

When it comes to baking coffee cake in a bundt pan, there is no definitive answer. The cook time will depend on a number of factors, including the size and depth of your pan, the ingredients you use, and your oven’s temperature.

As a general rule of thumb, you should start by spreading half the batter in the pan and sprinkling with half the topping mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter and topping. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (or with just a few moist crumbs sticking to it).

Of course, this is just a guide – you’ll need to keep an eye on your cake as it bakes and adjust the cook time accordingly.

How do you add cinnamon swirl to coffee cake?

There are two ways to add cinnamon swirl to coffee cake. The first is to add half of the plain cake batter to the prepared loaf pan, then top with a layer of cinnamon cake batter. Make sure the cinnamon layer covers the surface, then finish up with the plain cake batter. Make some gentle swirls in the batter, going through it with a knife just once (don’t over-swirl), and voilà!

The second way to add cinnamon swirl is to mix the cinnamon into the plain cake batter before adding it to the prepared loaf pan. Again, make sure you make some gentle swirls in the batter before baking. This method will give you a more evenly distributed Cinnamon flavor throughout your coffee cake.