Light Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in this moist and delicious cinnamon coffee cake without the guilt! Made with whole wheat flour and a touch of oil, you'd never guess it's a healthier twist on a classic. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Get ready to savor every bite of this subtly sweet and perfectly spiced coffee cake!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 204.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Light Cinnamon Coffee Cake

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How to Make Light Cinnamon Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 1 large egg (or flax egg substitute).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional). Sprinkle evenly over the cake batter.
  7. Bake for 18-28 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may be longer for an 8x8 inch pan.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

72g

Fat

4g

Carbs

10g