Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
A classic treat with a rich and creamy filling!
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Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast? We’re pretty sure that all you have to do is call it a coffee cake and you’re good to go. Especially on those slow weekend mornings, starting your day off with a sweet treat and a good cup of coffee just seems right. This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake feels indulgent without being totally over the top and is the perfect choice for brunch, an afternoon coffee break, or even dessert. Let get into how it’s made…
The star of this recipe is truly the cream cheese filling. Two packages of cream cheese are whipped together with a little sugar, vanilla, and an egg for rich and tangy notes in every bite. It’s layered over a base of cake batter then swirled into the top layer of cake. Top it all off with a sweet and subtle streusel that has just a hint of cardamom. The flavors here really can’t be beat!
This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the kind of recipe that feels classic and comforting, but with just enough of a twist to keep it exciting. It’s easy enough for a casual weekend bake but impressive enough to bring to any gathering. Plus, it holds up beautifully if you want to make it a day ahead—if you can resist slicing into it right away, that is! Whether you enjoy it with a steaming cup of coffee, a glass of cold milk, or just on its own, this cake is guaranteed to bring a little extra sweetness to your day.
Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Yield(s): Serves 12-14
20m prep time
40m cook time
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Cake
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz sour cream
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 ( 8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Streusel
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, optional
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and thoroughly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- For the cake: In a medium-sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and airy. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly add dry ingredients until just combined, then gently mix in sour cream. Set batter aside.
- For the Filling: Add cream cheese to a medium-sized bowl and mix until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and egg and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- For the Streusel: Add all dry ingredients to a small bowl and mix until evenly combined. Using a fork or your hands, cut in the cold butter until crumbles form.
- To assemble: Pour half the cake batter in the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer, then spoon cream cheese filling over batter. Pour remaining cake batter over top and use a knife to gently swirl filling and batter together. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the top.
- Bake cake for 40-45 minutes or until center of cake doesn’t jiggle. Allow cake to fully cool before slicing.
Recipe adapted from Fivehearthome.com