Cinnamon Coffee Cake with M&Ms
This cinnamon coffee cake with M&Ms is a light and fluffy crumb cake with a cinnamon sugar topping and sprinkled with M&Ms.
Does it seem like holiday parties are happening earlier this year? I went to one on Tuesday and today I have our departmental party. Since there are so many holiday parties going on now and with each holiday desserts like peppermint chocolate roll cakes or vanilla pomegranate oatmeal cookies. I am sharing with you something different you can bring along to your next holiday gathering. This cinnamon coffee cake will be perfect to add to a dessert table filled with peppermint and cranberries.
I actually made this coffee cake for the first time two months ago, and it has quickly become a favorite snack cake around here. My husband loved how different it was with the M&Ms and I loved how easy it is to put together. The cake itself is light and fluffy, lightly spiced with cinnamon. As if that is not enough, this delicious cake is topped with a crunchy crumb layer made with toasted hazelnuts and crunchy M&Ms.
Now I know the M&Ms addition sounds strange in a cinnamon cake but trust me it works. It’s the slightest addition of chocolate that brings a true flavor kick. Although you could also just do chocolate chips if you’d like or skip the M&Ms all together. You will still be left with a crazy good cinnamon coffee cake you will love.
I don’t think any of my weekend brunches will be complete without this cinnamon coffee cake in my future. Make this holiday season special by baking something different to bring to your holiday gatherings. I will definitely enjoy a slice (or two) of this snack cake as I tackle the end of this busy week, before hitting the holiday party!! I hope you have a great weekend.
More coffee cake recipes for you to try:
- Orange Coffee Cake
- Eggnog Coffee Cake
- Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake
- Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins
- Chai Coffee Cake
Enjoy this chocolate cinnamon coffee cake!
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This Cinnamon coffee cakeย is light and fluffy with a cinnamon crunchy crumb thanks to the M&Ms.
Ingredients
- ยฝ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ยฝ cup blanched hazelnuts, chopped
- ยฝ cup plain M&Ms
- ยพ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ยพ teaspoon baking powder
- ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
- ยผ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup plain whole Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. In a small bowl, toss together the hazelnuts, chocolate M&Ms, cinnamon, and ¼ cup of sugar.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and remaining ¾ cup until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract. Reduce speed to medium-low and add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Reduce mixer to low speed and add in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the yogurt in two additions. Mix until just combined.
- Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula; Sprinkle the top with half of the hazelnut mixture. Pour the rest of the batter and smooth top again. Top with remaining hazelnut mixture.
- Bake cake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden about 40-45 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cake cool in pan before turning out.
Notes
- Skip the M&Ms or substitute with chocolate chips
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Obviously this makes it ok to eat M&M’s for breakfast!
I am especially liking those toasted hazelnuts and MnMs, Zainab! That sounds like an incredible combo of crunchy and smooth! The texture and that tender crumb (yeah for all the greek yogurt!) is making me hungry for breakfast again! Pinning this!
Hmmmm you picked all my favorite things of this cake!! Loved the hazelnuts and Greek yogurt!! Thank you for pinning and sharing. U are super ๐
What can be better than 2 (or 5 ) pieces of this moist, delicious coffee cake??? I absolutely LOOOVEEE how the M & Ms add the vibrant color to this cake! Yummmmm!! ๐
I’m totally thinking 5!!
what a cute, adorable cake! I love that it’s like an already delicious coffee cake and then you threw some m&m’s on tehre!!!
This is the best of many things, have your coffee, cake and m and m’s ..how cool.
Looks so so good.
What a perfect item to bring to a potluck or party! Very festive! Knowing me, I’d keep this coffee cake all to myself and bring some store-bought cookies or muffin. Ha! This looks awesome Zainab! Happy Friday. ๐
Coffee cake with M&M’s?! Yes please! My kiddos would die if I pulled this out for brunch this weekend. ๐
Thanks Jamie! It’s so easy too
Cinnamon coffee cake is one of my favorite breakfast treats… adding M&Ms to the mix brings it to another level. Have a great weekend Zainab!
Love coffee cake and this looks like such a fantastic dessert to bring to any gathering or holiday party! I can imagine how moist and fluffy this cake tastes and the toasted hazelnuts in the filling and top sound incredible! The M&M’s make this so fun and festive, thanks for sharing Zainab and hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I have never actually made coffee cake before… but holy hannah adding M&M’s to one may have to be my first go at it! My coworkers would love me if I brought this to our holiday party! Looks delicious as always, Zainab! ๐
And don’t you love when candy is on sale? ๐
Thanks Ally! Why yes be the best employee and outshine with this cake :)). Ps: only three more days!! I’ll Facebook you soon my details.
Yay for greek yogurt cake! I’m sure this one is super moist! And I love the m&m topping. Any excuse is a great excuse to have m&m’s for breakfast hey!!
Have a lovely weekend ๐
wow…beautiful and colorful treat….with such a cake for morning cup of coffee the rest of the day will certainly be relaxing….glorious food ๐
Thanks dear! And it most certainly will be a relaxing morning with a slice of this and a cup of tea or coffee.
Thanks so much for bringing this deliciousness to Best Of The Weekend! YUM! Your image was having issue in the link up – no idea why but I fixed it for you. Have a great weekend Zainab!! xo
Thanks Claire for fixing this issue! I thought it magically worked (which it did because you are the fairy angel!!). Thanks again and I hope you have a great week!
What a brilliant idea to add m&ms to a coffee cake! I would love a slice of this tomorrow for breakfast. Yum! Have a great weekend, Zainab!
Does this mean we get to eat m&m’s for breakfast?! I’m on board! This looks delicious – so moist, and I love cinnamon with chocolate!
Oh it most certainly does!! Who can say no to chocolate at breakfast??
I’ve been eyeing this cake in BA!! I love that you added the M&Ms to it. Such a colorful and happiness-inducing addition!
Owwww…we love coffee cake here…it’s been awhile since I made one too and you have been an inspiration to start baking it again. Peanut butter M&M’s will top ours…LOVE peanut butter anything!!
Happy SITS Saturday!!!
Oh it will definitely be great with peanut butter. Do let me know if you try it :). Thanks for stopping by ๐
there is nothing better than a good coffee cake for breakfast or for afternoon coffee time. Love the added m&m’s to these!
Thanks Nancy!
Yep – this is a wonderful cake for any occasion !
I just looooooooooove cinnamon, and I’m definitely going to try this recipe ๐
Yay! I’m gLad you will try Winnie. Thanks ๐
wHi Zainab ๐
I made this great cake!
I did make a few changes to the recipe (used oil instead of butter) but it’s still your idea, and I just looooove the M&M addition
I posted it (with a link to your post), and you can see it here|
http://www.winnish.net/2014/04/3540/
I just saw your blog post and the cake looks amazing!! I’m so glad you loved it ๐
M&Ms on coffee cake? I’m sold! This looks delicious, Zainab, and festive for any time of year! Any excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast is fine by me… ๐
Hahah I love your way of thinking. Chocolate at breakfast is always a win win. Thanks Samantha!
What a fun cake, Zainab! Love your creation of putting the fun colored candies on coffee cake!
This looks like a yummy coffee cake to bring to a work party for the holidays too! Thanks for sharing! #client
Thank you Kristy! I love how it can be festive and yet perfect for any party.
I love a good coffee cake and this one looks scrumptious!!
Oooo – that cake looks so moist and yummy! Love it!
Thanks Jennifer!! It was very moist and delicious. So sad it’s all gone ๐
Oh yum! I love that you made it okay to have M&M’s for breakfast. ๐
Thank you so much for sharing at this week’s Marvelous Mondays party- Pinned & sharing!
I love crumb cake and I love the added M&M’s in top! Can’t wait to give this a try! Would love for you to come over and share at my linky party that is happening now http://mommyondemand.com/create-bake-9/
Hey! Thanks for the invite! I’m heading over now. I actually have you on my link parties page but I can never figure out when the party goes live so I’m always late or miss it. Do you have a set time so I remind myself?
It goes live every Tuesday through Saturday!
Look at you making a delicious cake with my FAVORITE candy in it! You are awesome, Zainab! Thanks so much for sharing this at Marvelous Mondays. Have a wonderful remainder of the week! ๐
Thanks for coming over and sharing! Hope to see you back over on Tuesday for another great party http://mommyondemand.com/
Hi Zainab,
Love reading your blog! I felt hungry while reading it. I love cinnamon and cinnamon cake. I will try your recipe and hopefully It will taste great. Hey can I use something rather than M&M’s chocolate?
Wow! This chocolate cinnamon coffee cake looks delicious. I love cakes and I like coffee a lot. Incorporating this two ingredient and coming up with this colorful treats is a very wonderful idea. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. I will definitely try this later and my family will enjoy this for sure. By the way, can I add more M&Ms will it become sweeter? The children will love colorful cakes like this.
Thanks Sally! I think it will be a little sweeter but the little ones won’t mind ๐