Our Favorite Easy Cinnamon Coffee Cake Bundt Cake
Coffee Cake Bundt Cake is a tender cake that’s as beautiful as it is tasty. This delectable moist cake is bursting with mouthwatering cinnamon flavor. Cinnamon coffee cake is perfect for lazy Sunday brunches, holiday desserts, other special occasions (birthdays!), or even a comforting indulgence just because.
The rich history behind this classic dessert goes back to European traditions, where cakes were often enjoyed during leisurely coffee breaks.
That’s how it became popular to take to gatherings or meetings!
I used to think coffee cake was made with coffee. 🤦♀️ I missed out for so long! Once I discovered the truth, I was hooked.
Sure, coffee cake makes a great addition to a cup of coffee, but it’s a tasty treat for any family gathering or party!
Although you can totally make this cake in any pan, the Bundt pan design makes this scrumptious cake even more beautiful. Whether you use the traditional style, swirl style, or Star of David style, this Coffee Cake Bundt Cake will thrill anyone who tries it.
The beauty of a Bundt shape lies not only in its lovely appeal but also in how it ensures even baking. This results in a moist interior with a perfectly crisp exterior, making each slice’s texture and flavor harmony a real treat.
If you want more easy and delicious cake recipes for the entire family, try my Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe (+ Cream Cheese Frosting) or Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake.
Ingredients Needed For Coffee Cake Bundt Cake Recipe
- White Sugar – granulated or could substitute brown sugar for a richer caramel flavor
- Butter – room temperature
- Eggs – large
- Vanilla Extract – or pure vanilla
- All-Purpose Flour – – feel free to substitute whole wheat flour.
- Baking Soda – helps provide rise in the cake
- Baking Powder – lightens the texture of the cake
- Cottage Cheese – feel free to substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Ground Cinnamon – fresh or packaged
- Powdered Sugar – confectioner’s sugar
- Milk – 2% or Whole
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NOTE: For more recipe details, please refer to the handy printable recipe card at the bottom of the post!
How To Make Coffee Cake Bundt Cake
Step 1 – Cream Butter And Sugar
In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter with a mixer until fluffy and light.
Step 2 – Beat In Eggs
Add one egg at a time until beaten and thoroughly mixed.
Step 3 – Wisk Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together vanilla, flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
Step 4 – Combine Wet Ingredients And Dry Ingredients
Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two parts. Alternate adding cottage cheese and then flour mixture. Mix lightly after adding each part.
Step 5 – Add Half Of Batter To Pan
Pour half of the batter into a greased Bundt pan. To grease your pan, simply spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 6 – Make Cinnamon Mixture
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the batter in the Bundt pan.
Step 7 – Add Rest Of The Batter
Add heaping spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Step 8 – Bake
Bake in your preheated oven at 350 degrees for approximately 40 – 50 minutes.
NOTE: Baking time may vary depending on your pan and oven temperature. This easy coffee cake recipe is done baking when you insert a toothpick into center of the cake and it comes out clean.
Step 9 – Cool
Allow the cinnamon Bundt cake to cool for at least 5 minutes. Then invert the bundt pan onto a serving platter or cooling rack.
Allow the cake to finish cooling completely.
Step 10 – Make Glaze And Drizzle Over Cake
While waiting for the cake to finish cooling, mix together powdered sugar and milk into a small mixing bowl. Whisk mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the cinnamon swirl Bundt cake, cut into individual slices, and enjoy!
Coffee Cake Bundt Cake Recipe Notes And Tips
- If you prefer the icing for the top of the cake to be thinner, simply use a little bit more milk (1 teaspoon at a time). Likewise, if you want it a little thicker, add a bit more powdered sugar until the icing is to your liking.
- Greasing the bundt pan is a very important step in order for the cake to easily come out of the pan.
- Make it dairy-free by using almond milk or coconut milk.
Variations Of Coffee Cake Bundt Cake To Try
- Add a dollop of whipped cream to the cake just before serving…..HEAVEN!!!
- Zest a little orange or lemon into the icing for a fresh, citrus taste.
- Drop in some chopped walnuts or pecans for some added crunch.
- Top with a homemade cinnamon streusel mixture for even more cinnamon bliss.
Coffee Cake Bundt Cake FAQs
Of course! Simply replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour, almond flour, or coconut flour.
If you have any leftover coffee cake, it will stay fresh for up to a week if stored in an airtight container or storage bag and kept in the refrigerator.
YES! 🙂 Be sure you allow the cake to cool completely. Then wrap the coffee cake in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
Place in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you remove the cake from the freezer, leave it on the counter or in the fridge until completely thawed. Add icing before serving.
Yes, most definitely! You will likely need to adjust the cooking time just a little bit.
I hope you love this delicious coffee cake!
More Mouthwatering Cake Recipes To Try
- Cranberry Orange Pound Cake Recipe
- Cotton Candy Cake (Sweet Birthday Sheet Cake Idea)
- How To Make Cheesecake Strawberry Poke Cake
- Chocolate Chip Cake
- Creamy Instant Pot Fresh Berry Cheesecake
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Coffee Cake Bundt Cake
Coffee Cake Bundt Cake is as beautiful as it is tasty. This delectable cake is moist and bursting with mouthwatering cinnamon flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ¾ cup butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup cottage cheese, or sour cream
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- Mix vanilla in a separate bowl, and whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture in two parts, alternating with cottage cheese, and briefly mix after each addition.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased bundt pan.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Add the remaining batter in heaping spoonfuls over the filling, covering it as best as possible.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate or cooling rack.
- Let it cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, add the powdered sugar and milk into a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Slice and enjoy!
