Sour Cream Coffee Cake
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Description
The Sour Cream Coffee Cake blends traditional baking ingredients such as butter, sugar, sour cream, and eggs, with a leavening combination of baking powder and baking soda to create a soft and slightly dense cake base. The inclusion of sour cream adds moisture and a subtle tang that enhances the cake's flavor profile. The pecan crumble topping combines brown sugar, cinnamon, and finely chopped nuts for a crisp, flavorful contrast.
The preparation involves layering half the batter, topping it with half the crumble mixture, carefully spreading the remaining batter on top, and finishing with the rest of the crumble. Baking until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean ensures the cake is cooked through with a crunchy top. This coffee cake is suited for slicing and serving warm or at room temperature alongside coffee or tea.
If desired, the cake can be prepared in advance and stored covered at room temperature for a day or refrigerated for longer freshness. It's important to slice carefully to maintain the nutty crumble layer on top.
Ingredients
Coffee Cake:
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Crumble and Topping:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 2 cups pecans , finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
- In a large bowl whisk together butter, sour cream, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
- To make the crumble mash together the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, flour and butter with a fork, then stir in the pecans.
- Add half the batter to your baking dish topped with half the crumble mixture.
- Top with the rest of the batter very carefully not to displace the pecan mixture.
- Top with remaining crumble mixture and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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