Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of this Classic Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. This moist and tender cake features a luscious cream cheese swirl and a golden-brown top, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Alternate Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Dollop the cream cheese filling over the batter. Top with the remaining cake batter.
Swirl: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese filling into the batter for a marbled effect.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
Variations: Add a streusel topping by combining 1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of cold butter (cut into small pieces), and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter before baking. You can also add nuts (like pecans or walnuts) or berries for added flavor. For a chocolate twist, include chocolate chips or cocoa powder in the batter.
Tips for Preparation/Serving: Ensure all ingredients, particularly the butter and cream cheese, are at room temperature for best results. Serve the cake slightly warm or at room temperature. Pair with coffee, tea, or milk.
Intolerances/Allergies: This recipe contains gluten (from flour), dairy (from butter, milk, and cream cheese), and eggs. Adjustments will be needed for gluten-free, dairy-free, or egg-free diets.
Taste Preferences: Adjust sugar levels to your liking. Add more vanilla extract or other flavorings if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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