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Homemade Amish cinnamon sugar coffee cake with crumbly cinnamon streusel on top

Amish Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake

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  • Author: elodie
  • Total Time: 50–55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Amish cinnamon sugar coffee cake is a timeless, cozy treat made from simple pantry staples. With a soft, buttery crumb and a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, it’s perfect for brunch, dessert, or whenever you need a sweet, nostalgic bite.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prep the Oven & Pan
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line with parchment.

  2. Make the Batter
    Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.

  3. Layer the Cake & Swirl
    In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar for the swirl. Spread half the batter into the pan, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture, then top with remaining batter.

  4. Make the Streusel
    Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

  5. Bake
    Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt works as a dairy-free alternative to sour cream.

  • You can double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan—just bake 8–10 minutes longer.

  • Add chopped nuts or apples for a fun variation.

  • Store covered at room temp for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Amish-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of pan)
  • Calories: ~310 kcal
  • Sugar: ~23g
  • Sodium: ~200mg
  • Fat: ~15g
  • Saturated Fat: ~8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: ~40g
  • Fiber: ~1g
  • Protein: ~4g
  • Cholesterol: ~50mg

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