Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Savor the warmth of homemade sour cream coffee cake, a perfect blend of moist texture and sweet crumbly topping. This delightful treat is ideal for brunches or cozy afternoons, inviting everyone to indulge in its rich flavors. With just one slice, you’ll be hooked on its melt-in-your-mouth goodness, making it a staple for family gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the topping, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter in another bowl until crumbly.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle topping generously over it, and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (94g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg