Description
This Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Coffee Cake is soft, buttery, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor. With a rich swirl of cinnamon sugar and a hint of espresso, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup honey or granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 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)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Cinnamon Crunch Swirl:
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, beat butter and honey (or sugar) until smooth. Add Greek yogurt and vanilla, mixing until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time.
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Stir in whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and espresso powder to create the cinnamon crunch mixture.
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Spoon half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle ⅓ cup of the cinnamon crunch mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and sprinkle the remaining crunch mixture on top.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm with a smear of cinnamon butter!
Notes
- Swap espresso powder for cocoa powder if you prefer a chocolatey twist.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free yogurt.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 403
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg