Air Fryer Copycat Panera Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake — If you’ve ever been to Panera and had their delicious cinnamon crumb coffee cake, you know it’s a must-have! The good news is that you can now make your own copycat version of this cake right at home in your air fryer. This is a great recipe to have in your repertoire for when you need a quick and easy dessert or snack. Enjoy!
Have you ever had Panera’s cinnamon crumb coffee cake? It’s one of my favorite things on their menu. But buying it can be a little pricey every time I crave it. So, I decided to try making it home in my air fryer. And let me tell you, the results were excellent! The cake was crispy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. Plus, the cinnamon sugar topping was just perfect. So, if you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, this air fryer copycat Panera cinnamon crumb coffee cake is worth trying!
The Best Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Panera Recipe
You probably love Panera’s cinnamon crumb coffee cake if you’re like me. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s got a delicious crumb topping and a sweet cinnamon filling. But did you know that you can easily make this coffee cake at home? All you need is a few simple ingredients and a little time. So gather up your supplies, and let’s get baking!
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Copycat Panera Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake
This was so good! Like everyone, I usually bake on Sundays and give my kids and family something amazing! This recipe is straightforward. Most of the ingredients can be found in either your refrigerator or pantry. Here are some notes on the ingredients:
Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.
- Butter: Use unsalted room-temperature butter.
- Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar: If you are looking for a low-sugar or diabetic-friendly air fryer recipe for coffee cake, you can use Splenda instead (or another sugar substitute)
- Vanilla: I usually recommend using pure vanilla extract when baking, as it has a much better flavor than imitation.
- Egg: Use large room-temperature eggs.
- Flour: I use all-purpose flour. You can also use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Baking Powder: Make sure your baking powder is fresh for the best light and fluffy coffee cake!
- Milk: I used regular milk, but you can use oat milk, almond milk, or another dairy-free alternative.
- Seasonings/Spices: Salt and Ground Cinnamon
How To Cook Panera Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake In The Air Fryer
Make The Coffee Cake: Cream the butter and granulated white sugar in a small bowl, then fold in the vanilla extract and egg and mix well. Then fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and milk, and mix well.
Make The Filling: In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, ground cinnamon, flour, and brown sugar. Mix well.
Make The Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the butter, flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Prepare the Pan: Use a bundt cake or small baking pan. The pan size will depend on the air fryer you are using. Grease the pan with cooking spray.
Fill The Cake Pan: Pour half the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the filling over the batter, cover it with the rest of the cake batter, and sprinkle the topping over the top.
Cook: Using the air fryer setting, set the cake into the air fryer basket and cook for 15 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees F. Air Fry until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
Storing Tips
Store: If you have any leftover coffee cake, let it cool to room temperature, and then lace it into an airtight container. It will last for about 2 days at room temperature, for any longer place the cake into the refrigerator, where it will last for about a week.
Freezing: This is a great recipe for meal planning if you want to make and freeze it. I always make some and wrap the slices in saran wrap, then place the wrapped coffee cake slices into a freezer bag. The cake will last for about a month. You can defrost the coffee cake overnight in the refrigerator.
How To Reheat Coffee Cake in The Air Fryer
There is nothing better in the morning than a warm piece of coffee cake and a hot cup of coffee. To reheat, place the sliced coffee cake in the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 300 degrees F, and heat for a couple of minutes, or until it is warmed through.
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Air Fryer Copycat Panera Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake
Description
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 stick butter, room temperature and unsalted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
Filling:
- 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature and unsalted
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Topping:
- 5 tablespoons butter, room temperature and unsalted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Make The Coffee Cake: In a small bowl, cream the butter and granulated white sugar, then fold in the vanilla extract and egg, and mix well. Then fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and milk, and mix well.
- Make The Filling: In a small mixing bowl, mix together the butter, ground cinnamon, flour, and brown sugar, mix well.
- Make The Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the butter, flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Prepare the Pan: Use either a bundt cake pan or a small baking pan. The size of the pan will depend on the air fryer that are you are using. Grease the pan with cooking spray.
- Fill The Cake Pan: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Then sprinkle the filling over the cake batter, then cover the filling with the rest of the cake batter. Sprinkle the topping over the top.
- Cook: Set the cake into the air fryer basket and cook for 15 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees F, using the air fryer setting. Air Fry until the toothpick when inserted into the middle of the cake, comes out clean.
Equipment
- Bundt Cake Pan
Nutrition
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