Easy Breakfast Bundt Coffee Cake (Printable)
Tender cinnamon-swirled Bundt cake with layers of brown sugar filling and vanilla crumb, perfect for weekend mornings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs
08 - 1 cup sour cream
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
10 - ½ cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Optional Topping
12 - ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
13 - ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease and flour a Bundt pan to prevent sticking.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream in three portions, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing until evenly distributed.
07 - Spread half the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon mixture and half the nuts if using. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
08 - Gently draw a knife through the batter in a swirling motion to create marbled patterns.
09 - Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
10 - Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
11 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The cinnamon swirl creates pockets of molten sugar that caramelize as they bake
- This cake stays incredibly moist for days, making it perfect for busy mornings
02 -
- Greasing every curve of the bundt pan thoroughly is absolutely essential or your cake will stick
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly and prevent the batter from curdling
03 -
- Add orange zest to the batter for a bright citrusy twist that cuts through the richness
- Let the cake cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar or it will melt into the surface