If you are craving a delightful treat with a combination of sweet, nutty, and aromatic flavors, then the glazed cinnamon walnut coffee cake should be your next baking project. This classic coffee cake is an all-time favorite for its moist and tender crumb, complemented by a luscious cinnamon filling and a crispy walnut streusel topping, all tied together with a decadent glaze. It's a perfect choice for a special breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea treat, and it will surely impress your family and friends with its irresistible flavors and beautiful presentation.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE WITH CINNAMON-WALNUT SWIRL
From Zingerman's Bakehouse, a rich and buttery sour cream coffee cake with a sublime cinnamon-nut swirl.
Categories Breakfast & Brunch
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl: Preheat the oven to 325°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Toast the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until they're fragrant and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the walnuts to a plate to cool. In a small bowl, mix together the walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. Spray a 9- or 10-in Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour. Tap out any excess flour. Alternatively, spray the pan with a nonstick spray with flour in it, such as Baker's Joy or Pam with Flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, combine the sugar and butter. Beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is homogenous. On low speed, mix in the sour cream and vanilla. The batter will look a little curdled at this point; that's okay. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Scoop ⅓ of the batter into the prepared pan. (It won't seem like enough, especially if you're using a 10-in Bundt -- that's okay. Just do your best to smooth it into an even layer with a spatula or back of a spoon.) Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-walnut mixture evenly over the batter. Cover with another ⅓ of the remaining batter, using a spoon or spatula to spread the batter evenly over the pan and to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture evenly over the batter and cover with the remaining batter, spreading it evenly over the nut mixture.
- Bake for 65 to 75 minutes, until the cake is golden and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Do not let the cake cool in the pan for much longer than this or the brown sugar in the streusel might stick to the sides of the pan and make it difficult to release the cake. Place a wire rack on top of the Bundt pan and then invert the pan to release the cake. Let the cake cool completely before serving. The cake will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cake can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it is completely cooled, double-wrap it securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place it in heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sugar 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 200 mg, Cholesterol 73 mg
CINNAMON-WALNUT COFFEE CAKE
My grandmother came from Germany with a treasure trove of recipes. She was a farmer's wife, raised seven children and had 28 grandchildren. Every Christmas and Easter, she hosted the family dinner, cooking everything herself. This coffee cake was one of my favorites.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle over top. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
WALNUT COFFEE CAKE
This has been in the family some time. I am now a great-grandmother myself (I have one little great-granddaughter; in addition, I have three grandchildren and a son), and it's one of the recipes that my mother used to make long ago. I've lived on the farm where I was brought up all my life. I am a jack-of-all-trades in the kitchen, and my husband and I both enjoy hunting. -Beatrice Richard, Posen, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in walnuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., For the topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over coffee cake. , Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CINNAMON WALNUT COFFEE CAKE
This is the most moist coffee cake I have ever eaten. It is delicious right out of the oven, but is even better the next day. I wish it wasn't made from pre-packaged products, but it tastes so good, I am willing to forgive. I have made this with half of the oil substituted with half a cup of applesauce with great success. That is how I make it now. Pecans can be substituted for the walnuts as well, it is a pretty forgiving recipe.
Provided by Mommy2two
Categories Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 9 x13 pan, and preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix the cake mix, pudding, water, vegetable oil and eggs, but do not over mix.
- In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts.
- Spread about half of the cake mixture in your prepared pan, and sprinkle about 2/3 of the nut mixture over that.
- Spread the remaining cake mix over the filling (mix is thick and will be a little difficult, but it doesn't need to be perfect), and sprinkle the remaining nut mix over the top.
- Bake 45-55 minutes (depending on your oven). Cake is done when top springs back when touched, or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 42.8, Sodium 308.8, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 29.8, Protein 3.3
CINNAMON-WALNUT COFFEE CAKE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix walnuts, 4 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Mix Bisquick and 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; add buttermilk and egg and stir until sticky dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto work surface sprinkled with Bisquick; knead 6 to 8 turns until smooth. Roll out dough to 12x9-inch rectangle. Spread 2 tablespoons butter over, then sprinkle with walnut-sugar mixture, leaving 1-inch border on all sides. Starting at 1 long side, roll up jelly-roll style. Press roll to flatten slightly. Transfer, seam side down, to ungreased baking sheet.
- Using sharp knife, make crosswise cuts 3/4 of the way into roll along 1 long side, spacing cuts 1 inch apart. Shape roll into ring, with cuts facing outward; pinch ends together to seal. Turn cut slices to lie almost on their sides.
- Bake cake until deep golden brown and baked through, about 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on sheet.
- Stir 2 tablespoons butter in small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, 5 teaspoons milk and vanilla, adding more milk by teaspoonfuls if icing is too thick. Drizzle icing over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CINNAMON-LACED COFFEE CAKE
This is a wonderful recipe that is always a hit.
Provided by Shawnee
Categories Desserts Cakes Coffee Cake Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar into the bottom of prepared baking dish.
- Combine brown sugar, walnuts, softened butter, flour, and cinnamon for streusel mixture in a bowl; mix with a fork until crumbly.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt for batter together in a separate bowl. Beat eggs in a third bowl using an electric mixer until frothy; add white sugar and melted butter and beat until creamy. Add milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Stir flour mixture into milk-butter mixture until batter is well blended.
- Spread 1/2 of the batter into the prepared baking dish; top with 1/2 of the streusel mix. Spread remaining batter over streusel layer and top with remaining streusel.
- Place dish on the center rack in the preheated oven; bake until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 498.9 mg, Sugar 30.1 g
STORM WARNING GLAZED CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE
Made this just before Tropical Storm Sandy took out our power. It is very rich, and lasted 5 days before the two of us finished it. Recipe from swirth in KAF community, who said his family adapted it from Anne Byrn's Cake Mix Doctor. I modified it slightly for personal preference. We loved this combination. I plan to try this with a silicone coffee cake Bundt form, checking doneness at 50 minutes; in that case, I will put half of the cake batter in the Bundt form, sprinkle the filling, and top with the remaining batter and when done, I will let cool for 5 minutes before releasing from form and coating with glaze while cake is still hot.
Provided by KateL
Categories Breads
Time 50m
Yield 1 9x13 coffeecake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Lightly mist a 9x13 pan (or coffee cake Bundt pan) with vegetable oil spray.
- FILLING:.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts in small bowl and set aside. Measure honey and set aside.
- CAKE:.
- If using Verona Assistent Original, combine all liquids (sour cream, oil, and eggs) in white 3.5 liter bowl with cake beaters first before gradually adding cake mix on low speed. Otherwise put cake ingredients in mixer bowl in order listed and blend on low speed for 1 minute to combine. Scrape down sides of bowl, increase mixer speed to medium, and beat 2 minutes, scraping down bowl sides again. Batter should look thick and well blended.
- 9x13 PAN:.
- If using 9x13 pan, pour all batter in pan and smooth it out. Add the filling: drizzle the honey on top of batter, then sprinkle the sugar-nut mixture evenly across top. With a dinner knife, swirl through these ingredients to blend them slightly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 38 to 40 minutes. Cake should be golden brown (if not completely covered by filling) and spring back when lightly pressed with your finger. When done, place pan on wire rack to cool while you prepare the glaze.
- COFFEE CAKE BUNDT PAN:.
- If using silicone coffee cake Bundt form, place Bundt form on rigid cookie sheet and pour in half of the batter. Leaving 1/4-inch to 1/2 inch margin next to form's walls, drizzle honey and then sprinkle sugar-nut mixture. Then cover with remaining batter, making sure filling is sealed in by batter. Place cookie sheet with form in oven and check for doneness at 50 minutes. When done, place cookie sheet with form on wire rack for 5 minutes. Then remove cake from form onto serving plate.
- GLAZE:.
- Place confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in a small mixing bowl, and stir until mixture is well combined. Pour the glazed over the top of the hot cake in the 9x13 pan or drizzle over the rounded top part of the Bundt coffee cake.
- Allow cake to cool for 20 minutes or more before cutting into squares. This can be served warm or at room temperature. (Don't cut cake into slices until ready to serve; that will help it last the duration of the storm power outages.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 328.8, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 52.8, Protein 5.4
CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE I
You can make this tasty cake lower in fat by using 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup applesauce, non-fat sour cream, and egg beaters.
Provided by Kelsey
Categories Desserts Cakes Coffee Cake Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 10 inch tube pan.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter or margarine and 2 cups of the sugar until fluffy. Add the vanilla and the eggs one at time beating mixture well after each egg.
- Combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add alternately with sour cream to egg mixture. Beating just enough after each addition to keep batter smooth.
- Combine walnuts, cinnamon, and remaining 3/4 cup of sugar.
- Spoon 1/3 of the batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with 1/3 of the walnut mixture. Repeat layers two more times.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 70 minutes or until center is done. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove pan and let cake continue cooling on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.6 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 457.6 mg, Sugar 39.9 g
Tips for Making Glazed Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake
- Use good quality ingredients. Freshly ground coffee, real butter, and pure vanilla extract will all make a difference in the flavor of the cake. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - Be generous with the cinnamon sugar filling. The more filling you use, the more flavorful the cake will be. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake. - Let the cake cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set properly. - Use a good quality glaze. A simple glaze made with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract is all you need to finish off this cake. ###Conclusion
This glazed cinnamon walnut coffee cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful crumb, sweet cinnamon sugar filling, and creamy glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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