Homemade Coffee Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade coffee cake, a perfect companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. This delightful treat features a buttery, crumbly texture enhanced by aromatic spices and a sweet crumb topping. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or enjoying a quiet moment at home, this easy-to-make recipe promises to create cherished memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup sour cream
- Optional: 1/2 cup nuts or crumb topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with half of the crumb topping (if using), add remaining batter, and top with more crumbs.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg