Freshly baked cinnamon roll coffee cake in a cream-colored pan, drizzled with vanilla glaze and surrounded by festive holiday decor including a red candle, pine branches, and a plaid napkin for a cozy Christmas baking scene.
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Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

ByCassidy

This Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake is your dream recipe if you love the gooey swirls of a warm cinnamon roll but want something simpler for a cozy morning bake. It has all that buttery cinnamon flavor with a soft, tender crumb and a sweet vanilla glaze drizzled on top. No yeast or waiting required. Perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunch or anytime you need that warm cinnamon comfort. 

Freshly baked cinnamon roll coffee cake in a cream-colored pan, drizzled with vanilla glaze and surrounded by festive holiday decor including a red candle, pine branches, and a plaid napkin for a cozy Christmas baking scene.

This coffee cake starts with an easy sour cream batter that bakes up light and fluffy. The cinnamon-sugar swirl melts into buttery ribbons through the center, giving you that classic cinnamon roll flavor in every bite. It bakes up in one pan, ready in under an hour, and finished with a simple glaze that seeps into all those warm nooks and crannies. Think cozy holiday mornings, candles lit, and the smell of cinnamon filling your kitchen. 

Helpful Tips & Variations

  • Don’t skip the swirl: Drag a knife or skewer through the cinnamon sugar layer before baking for that beautiful marbled effect.
  • Add nuts: Chopped pecans or walnuts add a lovely crunch to the cinnamon layer.
  • Make it festive: Add a pinch of nutmeg or swap the glaze for a cream cheese drizzle during the holidays.
  • For brunch: Serve warm with a side of fruit and coffee, it’s a crowd favorite!
  • Make ahead: Bake the night before and glaze just before serving.
  • Mini version: Divide batter into muffin tins for mini coffee cakes (reduce bake time to 20–25 minutes).

Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake

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Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Recipe by CassidyCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

9

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Calories

310

kcal

Soft, buttery, and swirled with cinnamon sugar, this Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake brings all the flavors of your favorite cinnamon roll in half the time.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup (180 g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar, packed

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

  • For the Glaze:

  • ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar

  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Preheat oven: 350°F (177°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment.
  • Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  • Add eggs and vanilla: Beat until smooth, then mix in sour cream.
  • Combine: Add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Make cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
  • Layer and swirl: Spread half the batter in the pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon mix, then repeat. Use a knife to gently swirl through the layers.
  • Bake: 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over warm cake.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter; gentle folding keeps the cake soft.
  • For thicker glaze, use less milk; for a drizzle-style glaze, thin it slightly.
  • You can bake this in a 9-inch round pan or double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan (increase bake time to ~45 minutes).
  • Swap half the sour cream for buttermilk for extra tang.

Storage & Freezing Tips

  • Room Temperature: Store covered for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days, warm slices before serving.
  • Freezing: Wrap unglazed cake tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw, then glaze before serving.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Bake the night before, cover, and glaze fresh in the morning for the perfect brunch treat.

More Holiday Baking Recipes

I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake as much as my family and I do! If you make it, tag @cassandcrumb on Instagram and Facebook or leave a comment below — I’d love to see your cozy bakes.

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