Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Ring

It has a pretty cinnamon swirl and a hint of cardamom flavor.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12-14

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 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3  eggs
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

• FILLING

• 1⁄2 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
•  confectioners' sugar

Directions

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