Description
A cozy treat that warms the soul, this Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake features tender, golden cake with a delicious cinnamon streusel swirl, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure easy release.
- Combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix until smooth — the batter should be creamy and inviting.
- Mix together the ground cinnamon and brown sugar until combined, creating your delicious cinnamon mixture.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Then sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over this layer and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the mixture slightly, creating those beautiful, whimsical cinnamon swirls throughout.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then drizzle it over the cooled cake for a lovely glaze (optional).
Notes
This cake keeps well in an airtight container. Bake it one day in advance for an event to enhance its flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg