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Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake

If you're a lover of all things cinnamon, this cinnamon walnut coffee cake topped with streusel is for you!
5
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Cake, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BATTER

  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¾ cup milk room temperature

FOR THE FILLING

  • 3 tablespoon butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup walnuts toasted

FOR THE TOPPING

  • 4 tablespoon butter cold
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • cup brown sugar
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • cups walnuts toasted

FOR THE GLAZE

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place walnuts on baking sheet and toast in oven for 8-12 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.

FOR THE CAKE BATTER

  • Cream together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, scraping down the sides as needed. Mix in the egg, vanilla, and sour cream.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add half of the flour mixture to the batter and mix on low speed just until combined. Then, add the milk and mix until it is almost fully incorporated. Fold in the remainder of the flour mixture just until fully combined, and set it aside.

FOR THE FILLING

  • In a food processor, add all of the filling ingredients except for the walnuts. Blend until fully mixed with a sandy texture. Add walnuts and pulse until they are finely chopped. Set aside.

FOR THE TOPPING

  • Add all of the topping ingredients to the food processor. Pulse until combined. Streusel should appear crumbly with some larger chunks. Set it aside.

ASSEMBLE, BAKE, & GLAZE

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x9 pan. Pour half the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Add a generous amount of filling on top of the batter.
  • Pour the rest of the batter on top of the filling and smooth the top. Sprinkle the streusel over the top of the cake batter.
  • Place cake on middle rack in oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze on top. Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Toasting the walnuts is optional but recommended for better flavor and texture
  • If you do not have a 9"x9" square pan, you can substitute a 10" round pan
  • Use the spoon and level method to measure the flour

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 378kcal
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