Description
Delightful Amish Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake brings nostalgic comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s heartland kitchens. Sweet crumbly layers melt together, promising a warmly spiced morning treat perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 12 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 12 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
Liquid and Binding:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Topping and Flavor:
- 12 cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams) ground cinnamon
- 14 cup (30 grams) chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with grease and flour.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the softened butter and granulated sugar until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition, then fold in the vanilla extract.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a different bowl.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and gently stir until just combined.
- Create a separate mixture of brown sugar and chopped walnuts in a small container.
- Transfer half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, then sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar blend across the surface.
- Layer the remaining batter over the first layer and top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Using a knife, delicately swirl the batter to create a marbled pattern throughout the cake.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Swap nuts with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin for nut-free version, ensuring allergy-safe enjoyment.
- Reduce sugar by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for lower-calorie option.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to transform this traditional recipe into a celiac-friendly treat.
- Create dairy-free variation by substituting butter with coconut oil and milk with almond milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 193 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg