Description
Indulgent Cinnamon Crunch Coffee Cake delivers a perfect morning symphony of sweet spices and buttery crumbles. Rich layers of tender cake promise a comforting escape you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 3/4 cup almond flour (or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/3 cup honey or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Dry and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C) and preparing the loaf pan with butter or parchment paper for optimal cake release.
- Create a smooth base by vigorously whisking together butter and honey until creamy, incorporating Greek yogurt and vanilla for rich depth of flavor.
- Gradually introduce eggs one at a time, ensuring complete integration into the wet mixture for a uniform texture.
- Gently fold whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients, mixing minimally to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Craft the signature cinnamon crunch topping by blending brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and espresso powder into a fragrant, crumbly mixture.
- Layer the cake batter strategically: spread half the batter in the prepared pan, generously dust with ⅓ of the cinnamon crunch mixture, then cover with remaining batter.
- Lavishly sprinkle the final portion of cinnamon crunch across the top, creating a textured, aromatic crown for the cake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, monitoring until the center sets and a toothpick emerges cleanly when inserted.
- Allow the cake to rest and settle for a minimum of 30 minutes, enabling proper cooling and structural stability before slicing.
- Serve slightly warm, accompanied by a decadent smear of cinnamon butter for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure to use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother blending and better cake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or coconut sugar for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, replace whole wheat and almond flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg