Cinnamon-Swirl Coffee Ring

By newbaucher

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

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 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, softened3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

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 near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 12-14 servings.