Ever wondered how to make cinnamon cocoa
coffee cake from scratch?
This decadent twist on a
classic coffee cake blends warm cinnamon with rich cocoa in every bite. This
recipe walks you through each step of baking a cinnamon cocoa coffee cake from
scratch.
Inspired by home-baking
legends: Sally McKenney from Sally’s
Baking Addiction, this guide provides you pro-level outputs in your own
kitchen.
So grab your apron and we are
going to begin making the best cinnamon-cocoa coffee cake.
What is
Cinnamon Cocoa Coffee Cake?
Ingredients
These ingredients are needed to make a cinnamon cocoa coffee cake: flour, baking powder, butter, granulated and brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and, if desired, buttermilk or sour cream. In addition, you also need additional flour, butter, and sugar for a streusel topping.
For the cake:
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Flour: all-purpose or cake four
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Leavening: baking powder and/or
baking soda
·
Fat: butter
·
Sweeteners: granulated sugar, brown
sugar, and/or powdered sugar
·
Eggs
·
Flavor: ground cinnamon, vanilla
extract, and/or cocoa powder
·
Liquids: milk, buttermilk, sour
cream, and/or water
· Salt
For streusel topping (optional):
·
Flour: all-purpose
·
Sugar: granulated and/or brown sugar
·
Butter
·
Cinnamon: ground
· Optional additions: cocoa powder, espresso powder, chopped nuts
Optional additions:
·
Chocolate chips, milk chocolate,
dark chocolate
·
Coffee
Equipment’s
Mixing Bowls: You
can need at least two mixing bowls — one for the dry ingredients and one for
the wet.
Electric Mixer or Whisk:
An electric hand mixer or stand mixer makes creaming butter and sugar easier.
Measuring Cups and Spoons: Use dry measuring cups for flour and sugar, and liquid measuring
cups for milk or oil.
Spatula or Wooden Spoon:
A silicone spatula helps scrape the batter cleanly from the bowl and mix
ingredients evenly.
9-Inch Cake Pan or Square Baking Dish: You can use either round or square, depending on your
presentation preference.
Sifter or Fine Mesh Strainer: Sifting flour, cocoa, and other dry ingredients helps avoid
lumps.
Cooling Rack: After
baking, allow the cake cool on a wire rack to prevent sogginess from steam
build-up at the bottom of the pan.
Oven Mitts: Always
use mitts when handling hot pans.
Step-by-Step
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Set
your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a
9-inch cake pan or line it with
parchment paper.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Mix for about 2–3 minutes,
until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in:
- 2 large eggs, one at a time
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with:
- ½ cup milk
Pour into the Pan: Transfer
the batter into the prepared cake pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
Bake: Place the cake in the
center of the oven and bake for 30 to 35
minutes.
Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack.
Storage and
Shelf Life
Proper storage keeps your cinnamon
cocoa coffee cake fresh and delicious for days.
|
Storage Method |
How to Store |
Shelf Life |
Tips |
|
Room Temperature |
Store in an airtight container or wrap tightly with foil |
2 to 3 days |
Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent
drying out |
|
Refrigerator |
Place in an airtight container |
4 to 5 days |
For the best texture, enable it to
reach room temperature before serving. |
|
Freezer |
Wrap slices individually in plastic wrap + foil or
freezer bag |
Up to 2 months |
Thaw overnight in fridge or reheat briefly in microwave
or oven |
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