Happy Friday! You deserve a slice of cake—moist, warmly spiced, and perfect with your coffee. This skinny coffee cake keeps the classic cinnamon swirl and tender crumb but cuts calories and fat so you can enjoy a generous piece without the guilt.
The average coffee cake slice can run 400–500 calories and pack more than 20 grams of fat. This lighter version clocks in at about 225 calories and 8 grams of fat per sizable slice, yet stays incredibly moist. The cinnamon-sugar swirl gives every bite that comforting, familiar flavor—rich without being heavy.
Skinny Coffee Cake
20 minutes
25 minutes
45 minutes
A lower-fat coffee cake that keeps the classic cinnamon swirl and tender texture. Light enough for breakfast, rich enough for dessert.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup non-fat buttermilk
For the filling:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a bundt pan or spray it with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, and light sour cream, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently stir in the buttermilk—take care not to overmix.
- For the filling, combine the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar with the melted butter, then stir in the ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- Pour about half the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the batter, concentrating it around the center and sides. Spoon the remaining batter on top and use a knife to swirl the filling through the batter, circling the pan about three times.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan. If desired, sprinkle with additional cinnamon sugar or drizzle a light glaze.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10
Serving Size:
1 slice
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 225
Total Fat: 8g
