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Apricot swirl coffee cake plated

Apricot Swirl Coffee Cake

This moist coffee cake features a sweet apricot jam swirl and a buttery cinnamon crumb topping. It is the perfect easy treat for breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup apricot jam

Cinnamon Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, Greek yogurt, and sour cream to the butter mixture, whisking until smooth and well combined.
  • Gently fold in the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix the batter.
    Whisk in cake batter
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Warm the apricot jam in the microwave for a few seconds until it is loose and easy to pour, then drop small spoonfuls of the jam over the surface of the batter.
  • Use a knife or a skewer to gently drag the jam through the batter, creating a marbled swirl effect.
    marbling technique for the apricot jam swirl
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and flour for the topping, then cut in the cold butter cubes with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon topping evenly over the top of the cake batter.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing into squares to serve.
Keyword Apricot Swirl Coffee Cake