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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    Published: Sep 4, 2014 · Modified: Mar 9, 2022 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Cinnamon Coffee Cake is by far my favorite type of cake, especially with a big cup of tea.  I love adding the extra cinnamon crumble to the middle of the cake too!

    Slice of Cinnamon Coffee Cake on a white plate.

    I would take cinnamon coffee cake over any dessert.  When I was a little girl and my family would get doughnuts (for a special occasion), no one could believe that I don't like doughnuts.  

    Actually I despise even the smell of them.  I know, I know, it's not the norm.  

    But when my parents would bring home doughnuts from church on Sundays, I would always ask for crumb cake instead. And the thicker the crumb topping, the better.

    And I have grown to like homemade doughnuts, as long as they don't taste or smell like regular donuts.  I told you I have weird, picky food issues.

    It's funny, one of my kids doesn't love doughnuts and really doesn't like the smell either. It is so funny how that happens, right?

    Back to this heavenly cake.  This is one of my FAVORITE recipes that I created from The Greek Yogurt Cookbook.  

    If you are looking for some more healthier desserts lightened up with Greek yogurt, you will love this Cheesecake with Ginger Snap Crust, Mint Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes, No Bake Cheesecake Bars and my Lemony Cookie Bars! All of these would be even more delicious with Apple Chai Latte, Chamomile Latte and my yummy Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate!

    Overhead picture of coffee cake.

    Why You Should Make This Coffee Cake

    This cake is lightened up with Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour. Go ahead, use you grass-fed, organic butter if you'd like ...but this cakes needs butter.  The consistency would not be the same.  

    Oh and those crumbs need butter.  Holy cow, those crumbs are to die for!

    Again, the thicker that crumb layer is the better.

    If you have tried to make this with coconut oil, please let me know but I really think those big crumbs need butter.

    This coffee cake has a beautiful presentation for gatherings and parties. Although it looks pretty, it really is easy to make.

    My mother used to make a smilier cake when I was a little girl and she always put extra crumb mixture in the middle of it, so I knew I had to do that too.  Why let the top of the cake have all of those delicious crumbs?

    Honestly, the more crumbs the better.

    Coffee cake on a white plate with a slice cut out of it.

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    Cinnamon Coffee Cake

    Cinnamon Coffee Cake is simple to make and delicious!
    5 from 15 votes
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    Course: brunch, Dessert, treat, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 267kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup melted salted butter
    • 1 cup turbinado sugar
    • 2 whole eggs
    • 1 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
    • 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ packed brown sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10" Bundt pan.
    • With a mixer, beat the melted butter and turbinado sugar in a large bowl for about 2–3 minutes until fluffy. With the mixer, beat the eggs and Greek yogurt into the sugar mixture until smooth.
    • In a separate medium bowl, mix the flours, baking powder, and baking soda until thoroughly combined. Stir the mixture into the Greek yogurt combination until a batter is formed.
    • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
    • Pour half of the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top. Sprinkle the remainder of the cinnamon mixture on top of the batter.
    • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.

    Notes

    This light cake can be served for breakfast or brunch with coffee or tea, or with a big glass of milk for dessert!
    To store in the refrigerator: Place cooled coffee cake in airtight container for up to 1 week.
    To store in the freezer: Place cooled cake in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    You can leave this coffee cake on the counter also for 3-4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. angela

      April 20, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      yes yes yes! i love a great coffee cake and this is amazing! thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        April 21, 2022 at 6:46 am

        I am so happy you loved it too!

        Reply
    2. Erin

      April 20, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      There's something so satisfying about a coffee cake. It's like comfort food for breakfast! Love the yogurt in this recipe to keep it nice and moist.

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        April 21, 2022 at 6:46 am

        Yay! We love it too!

        Reply
    3. Kristyn

      April 20, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is a favorite, go-to of mine!! Everyone loves it & it's great for breadkfast or dessert! So soft & cumbly!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        April 21, 2022 at 6:46 am

        Great to hear, thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Andrea Thueson

      March 09, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      This coffee cake so was rich and flavorful my family loved it.

      Reply
    5. Kristyn

      March 09, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      We make this regularly!! It is a family favorite! I take anywhere I can & people love it!

      Reply
    6. Allyssa

      March 09, 2022 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    7. Allyssa

      November 12, 2021 at 5:25 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing cinnamon coffee cake recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

      Reply
    8. Lisalia

      November 12, 2021 at 2:05 am

      5 stars
      Ohh I'm right with you on the crumble doughnuts from childhood! SO yummy. This cake tasted exactly like the yummy flavors I remember. And this cake was so moist and had a perfect crumb. Thanks for a new favorite!

      Reply
    9. Jennifer

      November 11, 2021 at 11:53 pm

      5 stars
      This coffee cake is the best! Always comes out so tasty!

      Reply
    10. Beth

      May 13, 2021 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      This is our favorite, so delicious and very yummy! My hubby and daughter love this recipe. I'll definitely make this more often!

      Reply
    11. Toni

      May 13, 2021 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious cake! My family really loved this!

      Reply
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