Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- Why You’ll Love This Coffee Fudge-Inspired Cake
- The Perfect Morning Pairing
- What Makes This Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake Special?
- Behind the Layers of Flavor
- Tips from Patricia’s Kitchen
- More from Patricia Universe
Key Takeaways
This Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake is the ultimate cozy treat that merges a cinnamon sugar swirl with a buttery streusel topping. With the perfect texture and just the right level of sweetness, it’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Inspired by coffee fudge recipes and sweet breakfast ideas, this cake is comforting, crowd-pleasing, and easy to make.
Why You’ll Love This Coffee Fudge-Inspired Cake
If you’re looking for something that’s soft, sweet, and totally satisfying, this snickerdoodle coffee cake delivers. The flavors are rich and nostalgic—like your favorite childhood cookie and your go-to cinnamon breakfast combined into one. With warm notes reminiscent of coffee fudge recipes, this cake offers depth in every bite.
The Perfect Morning Pairing
There’s nothing like a warm slice of snickerdoodle coffee cake alongside your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet morning, this recipe sets the mood. The cinnamon swirl and golden streusel create a comforting balance that pairs perfectly with your favorite brew.
What Makes This Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake Special?
From the sweet, spiced topping to the melt-in-your-mouth crumb, every layer of this cake feels thoughtfully crafted. It’s more than just dessert—it’s a coffee cake that speaks to the soul. With inspiration from easy southern dinner recipes and baked chicken pasta recipes in their simplicity and warmth, this cake belongs in your regular rotation.
Behind the Layers of Flavor
One of the key elements that makes this recipe stand out is how the cinnamon sugar is layered between two soft cake layers. Then comes the buttery streusel that bakes into a golden crunch. This technique gives a nod to both sweet baked goods and classic coffee fudge recipes, making it irresistible to anyone who tries it.
Tips from Patricia’s Kitchen
Patricia from Patricia Universe recommends softening your butter ahead of time to ensure a fluffy batter. If you’re baking for guests, double the batch and serve it in a larger dish. Like all great coffee fudge recipes, it tastes even better the next day!
More from Patricia Universe
Looking for more comforting ideas? Browse through our selection of dinner recipes for one person easy meals or dive into some homemade sourdough bread recipes easy enough for beginners. Patricia’s got all your cozy cravings covered at Patricia Universe.
Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Swirl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in sour cream, milk, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon, then sprinkle half over the batter.
- Top with remaining batter and then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix streusel ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cake.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
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