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Thick Glazed Cinnamon Coffee Cake

A tall, buttery cinnamon coffee cake with rich swirls and a thick vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Coffee Cake Batter
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
Cinnamon Swirl & Glaze
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into batter alternating with milk.
  5. Layer batter and cinnamon sugar mixture into pan.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes until set.
  7. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

Let cake cool slightly before glazing for best texture.