Slow-Morning Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

By Danielle Nieman

This easy Coffee Cake recipe tastes like cinnamon rolls. For best results, savor this treat on a slow morning, like Sunday.

This post is all about how to make an easy (but very delicious) coffee cake.

There’s just something special about enjoying a slow morning at home, especially when a yummy treat, like this Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake, is baking in the oven. This breakfast idea is entirely homemade, and the recipe steps are simple.

I made this on a Sunday morning, and while it was baking, I even knocked out a quick Costco run. It was the best motivation to get home and enjoy a slow morning with this insanely delicious breakfast cake, while also knowing the weekend errands were DONE.

This recipe is easy, and you might already have most of the basic components it calls for in your kitchen. Special thanks to Hallie Conway from My Homemade Kitchen Co for sharing this incredible recipe!

Slow-Morning Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Cake:

• 1/2 Cup Melted Butter (1 stick)

• 1 Cup Sugar

• 2 Eggs

• 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour

• 4 tsp Baking Powder

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1.5 Cups Milk

• 2 tsp Vanilla

Topping:

• 1 Cup Melted Butter (2 sticks)

• 1 Cup Brown Sugar

• 2 tbsp Flour

• 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

Glaze:

• 1.5 Cups Powdered Sugar

• 3 tbsp Milk

• 1 tsp Vanilla

Equipment Needed:

• 9 x 13 Baking Dish

• Mixing Bowl

• Measuring Cups and Spoons

• Spatula

• No-Stick Cooking Spray

• Oven

• Wire Cooling Rack

How To Make This Slow-Morning Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Mix the cake ingredients until smooth, then pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.

Step 3: Stir the topping ingredients together and spoon evenly over the batter. Swirl the topping into the batter back and forth gently using a knife. Initially, it might look like a lot of liquid, but once you swirl the knife back and forth, the liquid will seep into the batter.

Step 4: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until set.

Step 5: Mix the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the warm cake.

FAQs

What is the secret to this slow-morning coffee cake?

This coffee cake has a thick batter that prevents the cinnamon topping from sinking to the bottom of the pan.

Is this coffee cake recipe easier than making homemade cinnamon rolls?

Yes! Making homemade cinnamon rolls is a commitment that usually starts the night before. With this recipe, you can easily make it the day of serving.

Final Thoughts On This Slow-Morning Coffee Cake Recipe

I enjoyed making this cinnamon roll coffee cake on a Sunday. Because the recipe and ingredients are simple, I was able to have a slow morning and enjoy every delicious bite! I hope you love eating and sharing this recipe, too.

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