Description
Indulge in the ultimate coffee cake experience with this moist and tender sour cream coffee cake. A buttery cake batter swirled with a fragrant cinnamon-sugar filling, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
For the cinnamon-sugar filling:
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and sour cream: Alternate adding dry ingredients and sour cream to the mixture.
- Prepare the cinnamon-sugar filling: Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts if using.
- Assemble the cake: Layer batter and filling in the prepared pan.
- Add the filling: Spread the rest of the batter and sprinkle the filling on top.
- Top with the rest of the filling: Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cake.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add a simple glaze on top for extra sweetness.
- This cake pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: coffee cake, sour cream coffee cake, cinnamon sugar, dessert
