Amish Cinnamon Sugar Coffee Cake

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine Batter:
   Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined.
5. Assemble Cake:
   Pour half the batter into the prepared baking dish. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and sprinkle half over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top.
6. Bake:
   Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
7. Cool and Serve:
   Let the cake cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Variations:

• Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon sugar layer for crunch.
• Mix a bit of ground nutmeg or cardamom into the cinnamon topping for a spiced twist.
• Substitute sour cream for buttermilk if needed.

Tips:

• Don’t overmix the batter—this helps keep the texture tender.
• To create a decorative glaze, whisk ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 teaspoons of milk and drizzle over the cooled cake.

This Amish cinnamon sugar coffee cake is timeless comfort baked into every bite.