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Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake Recipe
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Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake Recipe

Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake Recipe is a moist, flavorful cake featuring a tender crumb layered with a sweet cinnamon-sugar and crunchy walnut filling. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple ingredients to create a comforting, delicious treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The cake’s soft texture and warm, nutty flavour make it a favourite for sharing with family and friends. It bakes to golden perfection and is sure to impress any crowd.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 Serves
Course: Dessert / Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For The Cake Batter:
  • cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • teaspoons baking soda
For The Cinnamon-Walnut Filling And Topping:
  • 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • 9-inch bundt pan
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Get The Oven And Pan Ready
  1. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch bundt pan line it with parchment paper to keep the cake from sticking.
Step 2: Make The Cinnamon-Walnut Mix
  1. In a small bowl, mix together ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ½ cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup finely chopped walnuts. Stir it up and set it aside for now.
Step 3: Cream The Butter And Sugar
  1. In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup of butter and 1¼ cups sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4: Add The Eggs
  1. Add 3 eggs, one by one, beating well after each egg goes in.
Step 5: Stir In Sour Cream And Vanilla
  1. Mix in 1½ cups sour cream (or Greek yogurt if you prefer) and 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract until everything is combined nicely.
Step 6: Mix Dry Ingredients Separately
  1. In another bowl, whisk together 1¼ cups flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, and 1½ teaspoons baking soda.
Step 7: Combine Wet And Dry
  1. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to over mix you want it just blended.
Step 8: Layer The Batter And Cinnamon-Walnut Mix
  1. Pour half of the batter into your prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-walnut mixture evenly over it. Then pour in the rest of the batter and top it off with the remaining cinnamon-walnut mixture.
Step 9: Bake And Cool Down
  1. Bake the cake for about 40 to 50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 285 kcal | Fat: 12 g | Carbohydrates: 39 g | Sugars: 25 g | Protein: 5 g | Fiber: 1 g