CINNAMON-SWIRL COFFEE RING

Cinnamon-Swirl Coffee Ring image

I first sampled this coffee cake at an inn that serves a marvelous breakfast for its guests. It has a pretty cinnamon swirl and a hint of cardamom flavor. I like to make it for my Thursday morning quilt group. -Stell Pierce, Franklin, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs, milk, butter and vanilla; gradually add to dry ingredients, beating until combined. , For filling, combine cottage cheese, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. , Spoon half of the batter into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan; top with filling and remaining batter. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.