Description
Soft, buttery, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel—perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Crunch Swirl & Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp espresso powder (optional, enhances flavor)
- 4 tbsp cold butter (cubed)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. -
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. -
Prepare Cinnamon Crunch:
In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and espresso powder. Cut in cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. -
Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon crunch topping.
- Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon crunch.
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Bake & Cool:
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Healthier Swap: Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar, or oat flour for a gluten-free version.
- Flavor Boost: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Spice It Up: Try cardamom or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cinnamon crunch coffee cake