Easy Breakfast Bundt Coffee Cake (Printable)

Tender cinnamon-swirled cake baked in a Bundt pan for a comforting morning treat.

# 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. Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly, ensuring all crevices are coated to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside for later use.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Add flour mixture to butter mixture in three alternating additions with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
06 - In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly until evenly distributed.
07 - Spoon half of batter into prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of cinnamon swirl mixture and half of nuts if using. Repeat layers with remaining batter, swirl mixture, and nuts.
08 - Gently draw a knife through batter in a circular motion to create marbled swirl pattern, being careful not to scrape the pan sides.
09 - Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
10 - Allow cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto wire rack. Let cool completely to room temperature.
11 - Once completely cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar. Slice and serve as desired.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The cinnamon swirl creates pockets of gooey sweetness that make every slice feel like a special treat
  • It comes together quickly but looks impressive enough for company
  • The texture is incredibly tender and stays moist for days
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how the batter comes together
  • Overmixing will make the cake tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean, but start checking at 45 minutes
03 -
  • Use a pastry brush to get butter into every detailed groove of your Bundt pan
  • Toast the nuts beforehand for an extra layer of flavor
  • Let the butter and eggs come to room temperature for the best results

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