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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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This Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a moist, tender dessert that blends the richness of sour cream with a perfect hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack with coffee or tea, this cake is easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mixture (for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. If using, add the chopped walnuts.
  • Spoon half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter, then layer with the remaining cake batter.
  • Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter.
  • Sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture and nuts (if using).
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute the walnuts with another nut of your choice or leave them out entirely.
  • To make the cake even richer, add a crumb topping of butter, flour, and sugar.
  • Serve warm for a comforting treat or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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