Description
This Christmas Coffee Cake is a festive treat that fills your home with the delightful aroma of warm spices. With its tender crumb and perfect balance of sweetness, this cake is ideal for sharing with family during the holiday season. Create lasting memories as you gather around the table to enjoy each delicious slice paired with your favorite coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If using nuts, fold them in gently.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with optional toppings, then layer with remaining batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg