Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

A Cozy Recipe to Warm Your Heart

There’s something magical about the swirl of cinnamon and sugar melting into a soft, buttery crumb. It feels like an invitation to slow down, sip your coffee slowly, and savor each bite.

This cinnamon swirl coffee cake recipe is perfect for beginners.

You don’t need fancy tools or advanced skills. Just a bowl, a whisk, and a bit of love. We’ll use Early Bird Farm’s Organic All Purpose Flour, which gives the cake a tender, airy texture.

As chef and food writer Julia Turshen says, “Cooking and baking should feel like a friend holding your hand.”

That’s exactly how I want you to feel here. Comforted and encouraged every step of the way.

Picture this: You, in your favorite cozy sweater, pulling a golden, cinnamon-laced cake from the oven. The swirl inside? That’s your little masterpiece, a simple swirl that whispers, “You did it.”

Are you ready to bake something that feels as good as it tastes?

Ingredients for Sabrina’s Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

Here’s everything you need to make this comforting cinnamon swirl coffee cake recipe. Gather them on your counter and take a moment to enjoy the calm before the swirl.

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups Early Bird Farm’s Organic All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup milk, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Optional Glaze

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (adjust for your favorite drizzle consistency)

Step-by-Step: How to Make a Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Recipe

Baking should feel joyful, not stressful. So, take a deep breath, and let’s do this together — one swirl at a time.

1️⃣ Prep Your Pan and Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-cup bundt pan or a 9×9-inch square pan. This little step makes sure your cake comes out beautifully.

2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a big mixing bowl, whisk together Early Bird Farm’s Organic All Purpose Flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Imagine the flour like a cozy blanket that will hold all the sweet cinnamon love.

3️⃣ Combine the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and happy.

4️⃣ Bring It All Together

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few little lumps. We’re going for tender, not tough!

5️⃣ Create the Cinnamon Swirl

Pour half of the batter into your prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over it. Add the rest of the batter on top. Take a butter knife and gently swirl it around to make that beautiful marbled pattern.

6️⃣ Bake

Bake for 40–50 minutes in a bundt pan or 35–40 minutes in a square pan. Check with a toothpick, if it comes out clean, you’re golden.

7️⃣ Glaze (Optional but So Pretty)

In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm cake for a little extra magic.

The Joy of Your Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

When you take your cinnamon swirl coffee cake out of the oven, pause for a moment. The scent of warm cinnamon drifting through the kitchen is a gentle reminder to slow down and savor.

The cake should look golden and inviting, with little cinnamon ribbons peeking through like secret hugs inside each slice. The crumb is soft and tender.

Think of it like a fluffy pillow, but for your taste buds.

If you decide to drizzle the glaze, watch it slowly melt into the warm cake, making each swirl sparkle just a little bit more.

Sabrina’s Tip: Serve a thick slice slightly warm with your favorite mug of coffee or tea. And don’t be shy to share it with a neighbor.

Baking is love in action.

Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Recipe FAQs

Your Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake Recipe Journey

I hope this cinnamon swirl coffee cake recipe brings as much joy to your home as it does to mine. Each swirl, each sweet crumb, is a reminder that baking isn’t about perfection, it’s about sharing warmth and love.

When you bake this cake, you’re creating more than just dessert. You’re making a cozy moment for yourself, a treat to brighten a neighbor’s day, or a sweet surprise for someone you love.

I’d be over the moon to see your beautiful creations! Share your cake photos on Instagram and tag #EarlyBirdFarm.

Let’s celebrate these little victories together, one swirl at a time.