Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20cm (8-inch) square baking pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and

3. 3

   5 tsp of the cinnamon powder.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, olive oil, honey, and brewed coffee. Whisk until well combined.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, mix the dark brown sugar with the remaining

7. 7

   5 tsp cinnamon powder.

8. 8

   Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture over the batter.

9. 9

   Add the remaining batter on top and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture evenly over the surface.

10. 10

    Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.

11. 11

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

12. 12

    Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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    (Optional Vanilla Glaze) Mix 50g powdered sugar with 1-2 tsp milk and a few drops of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.