“This was such a hit at my friend’s wedding brunch. The layers came out perfectly and tasted SO GOOD.”

This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake boasts a moist and tender crumb, swirled with a rich and tangy cream cheese filling, and topped with a buttery, crumbly streusel. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a delicious cake.

Cream Cheese Coffee Cake: A Swirled Delight

Ingredients:

Cake:

Cream Cheese Filling:

Streusel:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Make the Cake Batter: In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and airy. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth. Set the cake batter aside.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the filling is creamy. Set the cream cheese filling aside.
4. Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cardamom (if using), and salt. Using a fork or your fingertips, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbles.
5. Assemble the Coffee Cake: Pour half of the prepared cake batter into the greased baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake batter. Carefully pour the remaining cake batter over the cream cheese filling and spread it out. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese filling and cake batter together for a marbled effect. Sprinkle the prepared streusel evenly over the top of the cake batter.
6. Bake the Coffee Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the center of the cake doesn’t jiggle.
7. Cool Before Slicing: Allow the Cream Cheese Coffee Cake to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing and serving. This helps the cake to set and makes it easier to cut. Enjoy this delicious coffee cake with your favorite hot beverage!