Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf

A taste of cinnamon coffee cake loaf is a great way to start your day! The moist and fluffy cake filled and topped with cinnamon and walnuts is just divine.

It doesn’t have coffee in it, but if you are a coffee lover, this dessert is a great combination with coffee. That’s why it’s called a coffee cake. This loaf is super easy to make. Thus you can enjoy them any time of the day.

This post is all about cinnamon coffee cake loaf.

Fun Facts about Coffee

• Did you know that coffee is among the oldest ingredients we know? Believe it or not, the origin of coffee dates back to the 9^th century in Ethiopia. 
• The word “coffee” came in 1582 and came from the Dutch word “koffie.” Before that, it was called “kahve” or “qahwah” by the Arabs and Ottoman Turks.
• The two most expensive coffees in the world are Kopi Luwak and Black Ivory Coffee.
• Lastly, when you consume coffee in a controlled amount, it can help you live longer. Thus, it is among the healthiest drinks in the world.

Fun Facts about Cinnamon

• Cinnamon is among the oldest spices in the world and is also mentioned in the  Bible. It is actually the bark of the cinnamon tree that grows over 60 feet in height.
• It was used for several purposes in ancient times. These include medicinal properties and the preservation of the dead in ancient Egypt.
• It was once considered to be very valuable, and its price bypassed silver and gold.
• There is another type of cinnamon that is dangerous to consume because it contains toxins. It is called Cassia cinnamon.

Coffee & Cinnamon Combination

Both coffee and cinnamon have a distinct flavor. Where cinnamon has a warmth and sweet note, coffee has an intense and bitter flavor. When combined, you get an explosion of flavors that complement each other really well.

Coffee and cinnamon are both known for their many benefits individually. However, when used together, the two ingredients prove to be one hell of a combination. Here are a few benefits of combining coffee and cinnamon:

• Coffee and cinnamon are both known as energy boosters. When you combine the two, you get an additional boost of energy. Where coffee releases adrenalin, cinnamon regulates the sugar level in your blood, and as a result, your energy is stabilized.
• Coffee is also known to protect against cardiovascular diseases. Similarly, cinnamon also lowers the risk of heart diseases and also opens clogged arteries.
• Coffee is known to possess antioxidants and several minerals that offer benefits to the body. So, do cinnamon. It is also rich in minerals and vitamins.
• Coffee protects the body against several diseases and builds up immunity. As a result, it prolongs a healthy lifespan. Similarly, cinnamon also contains antibacterial properties that protect the body against diseases.

How’s the craving now? Ready to bake? Let’s go!

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling and Topping

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

How to Make the Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf

1. Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 6 x 3-inch loaf pan.
2. Stir together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the melted butter until it is evenly distributed. Stir in the chopped walnuts, then set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and allspice. In another bowl whisk together the melted butter, sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla.
4. Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar, mixing until evenly blended. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the filling on top of this layer. Use a skewer or paring knife to swirl it in a bit.
5. Top with the remaining batter, spread and then top with the remaining filling giving it another swirl.
6. Bake the cake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Cool the cinnamon coffee cake loaf in the pan to room temperature before slicing.

How to Store Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf

You can store this coffee loaf in an air-tight container and keep them on the kitchen shelf. It will last for up to 3 days. You can also refrigerate cinnamon coffee cake loaf, but the longer you refrigerate it, the drier it will become. Moreover, you can freeze it for up to 30 days. Frozen loaves have a longer shelf-life.

Baking Hacks for the Cinnamon Coffee Cake Loaf

Before we move to the cinnamon coffee cake loaf recipe, here are a few hacks that will ensure a perfectly baked and fluffy cinnamon coffee cake loaf.

• Make sure the egg, milk, and butter are at room temperature.
• Use whole fat milk for this recipe.

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