Best 11 Cinnamon Swirl Cake Recipes

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Cinnamon swirl cake is a beloved dessert that combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a soft, fluffy cake. If you're looking to make this classic treat at home, you'll find plenty of recipes to choose from. Whether you prefer a moist, dense cake or a lighter, airy one, there's a cinnamon swirl cake recipe out there to suit your taste. Some popular variations include adding nuts or fruit, or topping the cake with a cream cheese frosting. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make cake.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON SWIRL BUNDT COFFEE CAKE



Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Coffee Cake image

A friend of mine gave me this recipe years ago. Sometimes I lower the fat content by using fat-free sour cream or yogurt instead of the sour cream. Enjoy! This can also be made into small loaf cakes which can be frozen easily.

Provided by Ruth

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Pour flour mixture into batter alternately with the sour cream, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of white sugar with the cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the batter in the pan. Drop remaining cake batter in heaping spoonfuls over filling, covering it as best you can.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for an additional 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 85.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 255.6 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

CINNAMON ROLL SWIRL COFFEE CAKE



Cinnamon Roll Swirl Coffee Cake image

A 9x13-inch cake that tastes like a cinnamon roll.

Provided by djrecon

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups milk
2 large eggs
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, sugar, milk, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and salt for cake together in a large bowl until completely combined. Slowly pour in butter and mix to incorporate; pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Whisk brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for topping together in a bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter, then swirl with a knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 123.5 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

CHOCOLATE-CINNAMON SWIRL CAKE



Chocolate-Cinnamon Swirl Cake image

Recipe passed to me a few months ago by an aunt. Make sure to use high quality cocoa for a richer flavor. This will keep well in a fridge and can be reheated in the microwave (covered loosely with a paper towel or napkin).

Provided by SAPHIRA

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
5 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch glass baking dish.
  • Mix together sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a small bowl; set topping aside.
  • Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and mix until well blended. Mix in vanilla extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder and blend until thoroughly combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon topping. Spread remaining batter on top and sprinkle with remaining topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 247.7 mg, Sugar 39.4 g

JAN'S CINNAMON AND MAPLE SWIRL "BETTER"-CREAM COFFEE CAKE



Jan's Cinnamon and Maple Swirl

This is a large coffee cake filled with cinnamon and a delicate crumb topping. Lactaid® Cottage Cheese transforms into 'Better' Cream that substitutes for sour cream, creating a moist and tender cake.

Provided by Lactaid

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     LACTAID®

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 21

½ cup white sugar
½ cup flour
¾ cup ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons non-dairy butter or margarine, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups LACTAID® Lowfat Milk
3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
¾ cup LACTAID® Cottage Cheese
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
¾ cup non-dairy butter or margarine, softened
4 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons maple extract
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
  • Mix white sugar, flour, 3/4 cup cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons non-dairy butter together in a stand mixer until well blended. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Mix 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a stand mixer until well blended. Transfer to a separate bowl.
  • Measure 1 1/2 cups Lactaid® milk in a 2-cup measuring cup. Stir in lemon juice and cream of tartar.
  • Mix cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, and 1/3 cup brown sugar together in a stand mixer. Whip until mixture is smooth and creamy. Add non-dairy butter or margarine and whip until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well before adding the next one. Mix in vanilla and maple extracts and salt. Mix in 2 cups flour.
  • Pour milk mixture into the mixer; mix well. Add remaining 2 cups flour and baking powder; blend well.
  • Pour 1/3 of batter in prepared Bundt pan. Top with 1/2 of the swirl mixture.
  • Pour another 1/3 of the batter over the filling. Top with remaining swirl mixture. Evenly pour in remaining batter.
  • Gently swirl the batter with a knife being careful not to overdo the swirl. Top the batter with the cinnamon topping.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60 to 90 minutes. Cool and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 356.5 mg, Sugar 44.4 g

THREE-LAYER CINNAMON SWIRL CAKE



Three-Layer Cinnamon Swirl Cake image

This is a delicious 3-layer cake that is a variation on an old recipe from my grandmother's cookbook that dates to the 1950's. It looks great sliced.

Provided by natalie t

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
3 cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, softened
5 ½ cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating briefly after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt in a large bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Add vanilla and almond extracts; beat until smooth.
  • Transfer about 1/3 of the batter to a small bowl and divide it evenly amongst the prepared cake pans.
  • Add brown sugar and cinnamon to remaining batter and beat until well mixed. Pour into the cake pans and swirl with a spoon to mix slightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • While cakes are cooling, cream butter for the frosting in a large bowl. Slowly add 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; beat until mixed. Add remaining powdered sugar alternately with milk and vanilla extract. Beat until frosting is smooth and reaches a thick spreading consistency.
  • Frost and stack layers of cake and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 898.5 calories, Carbohydrate 152.3 g, Cholesterol 141.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 500.5 mg, Sugar 116.5 g

APPLE SPICE CINNAMON SWIRL COFFEE CAKE



Apple Spice Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake image

If you love cinnamon and apples, then this coffee cake is for you. It smells heavenly while baking. Starting with a spiced cake mix and apple muffin mix makes this easy to make and creates a yummy flavor combination. It's full of cinnamon and apples in every bite. This is a dense cake-like most coffee cakes, but very moist too....

Provided by Mary Gonzalez

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR CAKE:
1 box spice cake mix
1 pkg Marie Callander's apple muffin mix or any apple muffin mix (6 oz size)
3 eggs (I used Egg Beaters)
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 c yogurt (I used the one with cream on the top)
1/3 c oil
1 Tbsp instant coffee
2 fresh chopped apples (peeled and cored)
1 c chopped nuts (I used pecan, cause it's all I had on hand)
1 c almond milk
FOR CINNAMON SWIRL
1/2 c melted butter
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 c light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
FOR ICING (OPTIONAL)
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp almond milk

Steps:

  • 1. For Cake: Sift together all the dry ingredients several times - cake and muffin mix, instant coffee, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • 2. In stand mixer, using paddle, starting on slow speed blend dry ingredients with eggs (one at a time).
  • 3. Add yogurt, milk, oil. Blend on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Add apples and nuts. Blend a few more minutes until all ingredients are incorporated scraping the sides often.
  • 5. CINNAMON SWIRL (best to do this after batter has been mixed as it only takes a minute). Melt butter. Add sugars and cinnamon. If mixture is too thick add a few teaspoons of milk until the consistency of gravy.
  • 6. Pour your batters in prepared pans. For this one I used 6 mini loaf pans, filling to about 3/4 full. Test Kitchen Note: We used a 9x13 pan.
  • 7. Dollop cinnamon swirl onto the batter 2 tablespoons at a time.
  • 8. With a knife, gently swirl the cinnamon through being careful not to touch the bottom. NOTE: I learned the hard way, it sticks to the bottom and cake is difficult to get out.
  • 9. BAKE @ 350 for how however many minutes, depending on size pan. For the mini loaf pans, it took 30-33 minutes. It also depends on your oven. Test Kitchen Note: It took 40 minutes for our 9x13 pan.
  • 10. If you want an icing, with a mix whisk 3 tbsp of powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1-2 tbsp of almond milk.
  • 11. Drizzle or spread over cooled cakes.

CINNAMON SWIRL COFFEE CAKE



Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake image

Provided by Anita Hacker

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Walnut     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 10-inch-diameter by 4-inch-deep angel food cake pan; dust with flour. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and cocoa in small bowl. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl.
  • Beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions. Spoon 1/3 of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of walnut mixture. Top with half of remaining batter, then remaining walnut mixture and remaining batter. Using knife, cut through batter to swirl walnut mixture.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover pan with foil; store at room temperature.)
  • Cut around pan sides and center tube to loosen cake. Turn cake out; transfer cake, rounded side up, to plate.

CINNAMON ROLL SWIRL CAKE



Cinnamon Roll Swirl Cake image

A quick little cake to make that taste like cinnamon rolls. Found it on Facebook of all places and wanted to save it after i had tried it.

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup butter (soft to the point of almost melted*)
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together except for the butter.
  • Once mixed; slowly pour in the butter stiring it into batter.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
  • While the cake is warm ~ drizzle the glaze over the cake.

CINNAMON ROLL SWIRL CAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Cinnamon Roll Swirl Cake Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by calicat

Number Of Ingredients 18

BATTER:
3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
1 cup butter, soft to the point of almost melted*
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cinnamon
GLAZE:
2 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together except for the butter, once mixed, slowly pour in the butter. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes. Glaze: Combine ingredients well. While the cake is warm, drizzle the glaze over the cake. :)

CINNAMON ROLL SWIRL CAKE



Cinnamon Roll Swirl Cake image

Cinnamon Roll Swirl Cake is one of the most easiest and most yummy cakes you will sink your teeth in :) You can bake it in a 9x13 pan or a couple round pans (the cake freezes well, so make one now and freeze the other one :) For single servings, you can bake them in muffin tins :)

Provided by Nicole P.

Categories     Other Snacks

Number Of Ingredients 14

for the batter:
3 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING
1 cup butter, soft to the point of almost melted*
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together except for the butter. once mixed ...slowly pour in the butter & blend in.
  • 2. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan OR 2 round pans (pic shown) For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife.
  • 3. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
  • 4. Glaze~ 2 cup powdered sugar 5 Tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla While the cake is warm ~ drizzle the glaze over the cake.

CINNAMON BUTTERSCOTCH SWIRL CAKE



Cinnamon Butterscotch Swirl Cake image

I have no idea where this came from. I've made this for over 40 years. It makes a great dessert or coffee cake.

Provided by Carol Jesmer

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 c scant cup of water
1 c scant cup sour cream
1/2 c cinnamon sugar
1 box jello butterscotch pudding mix

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 Use oil spray and spray a bundt pan well. Do not use spray with flour. Coat pan with Cinnamon sugar.
  • 2. Into a mixing bowl add cake mix, eggs, oil, water and sour cream. The batter should be alittle thick. Mix well.
  • 3. Place half the batter into prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle that layer with cinnamon sugar. Place remaining batter on top. Using a knife swirl the cinnamon through both layers.
  • 4. Bake 350 for 48 minutes cool for a few minutes. Loosen cake from pan and turn out on cake plate.

Tips:

  • For a more intense cinnamon flavor, use a combination of ground cinnamon and cinnamon chips.
  • To make sure the cinnamon swirl is evenly distributed, spoon the filling onto the dough in small dollops, then use a knife or toothpick to swirl it in.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
  • To prevent the cake from drying out, brush it with melted butter or simple syrup before serving.
  • For a fun twist, try adding different fillings to the cinnamon swirl, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon swirl cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender crumb, sweet cinnamon filling, and irresistible glaze, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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