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Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is an irresistible treat! Creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced – it’s the ideal indulgence for any time of day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sour cream (8 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1 large egg (for filling)
For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted, for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 5 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter until crumbly. Set this mixture aside for later.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of granulated sugar and 5 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add in 1 large egg, 1 cup of sour cream, and 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, beat together 16 ounces of room temperature cream cheese, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until smooth and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Spread half of the cake batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. Then, spread the cream cheese filling over the batter, followed by the remaining cake batter on top. Finally, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the entire surface.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and slightly firm to the touch.
  8. Step 8: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of melted unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
  • Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined for the best texture.
  • Add some chopped nuts to the cinnamon sugar for extra crunch.