1. What is the secret to a good cinnamon coffee cake?

Using cornstarch to encourage a soft, tender crumb and buttermilk to add flavour and moisture is the secret to a good cinnamon coffee cake recipe.

2. Does cinnamon coffee cake contain caffeine?

No, cinnamon coffee cake does not include coffee in the batter. However, it gets its name because it is often served with coffee.

3. Can a child have coffee cake?

Yes, but try to avoid giving it to them on a daily basis, because once they get a taste of such foods, they may start resisting vegetables, fruits, and other healthy options.

4. What kind of flour is best for coffee cake?

All-purpose flour, or plain flour, is the best and most reliable choice for a classic coffee cake.

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Make This Cinnamon
Coffee Cake
On International Coffee Day To Complement Your Brew

Name: Make This Cinnamon ~Coffee Cake~ On International Coffee Day To Complement Your Brew
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup Unsalted butter, softened (For The Cake Batter); 225 g Cream cheese, softened; 1 cup Light brown sugar, firmly packed; ½ cup Granulated sugar; 2 Large eggs; 1 ½ tsp Vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour; 2 tsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Cornstarch; ¾ tsp Table salt; ½ cup Buttermilk; ¼ cup Sugar; 1 ½ tsp Cinnamon; 1 ⅓ cup All-purpose flour (For Streusel Topping); 225 g Brown sugar, packed; 3 Tbsp Granulated sugar; 4 ½ tsp Ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp Salt; 10 Tbsp Unsalted butter, melted; ½ cup (65 g) Powdered sugar; 2-3 tsp Milk

70 mins

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Cinnamon coffee cake has a soft, melt-in-your-mouth crumb, all thanks to an array of delightful ingredients. On the occasion of International Coffee Day, baking this easy recipe can be the perfect way to treat yourself. The best part? It doesn't contain a single pinch of coffee, making it a great option for people who prefer to avoid caffeine. This cake has a super moist base with a ribbon of cinnamon sugar running through the middle and an irresistible, buttery streusel crumb topping. It's also perfect for an indulgent breakfast spread, served alongside French toast, scones, and other day-starter recipes.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

½ cupUnsalted butter, softened (For The Cake Batter)

225 gCream cheese, softened

1 cupLight brown sugar, firmly packed

½ cupGranulated sugar

2Large eggs

1 ½ tspVanilla extract

2 ½ cupsAll-purpose flour

2 tspBaking powder

1 tspCornstarch

¾ tspTable salt

½ cupButtermilk

¼ cupSugar

1 ½ tspCinnamon

1 ⅓ cupAll-purpose flour (For Streusel Topping)

225 gBrown sugar, packed

3 TbspGranulated sugar

4 ½ tspGround cinnamon

¼ tspSalt

10 TbspUnsalted butter, melted

½ cup (65 g)Powdered sugar

2-3 tspMilk

Coffee Cake

Make This Cinnamon Coffee Cake On International Coffee Day To Complement Your Brew

Ingredients

Make This Cinnamon
Coffee Cake
On International Coffee Day To Complement Your Brew