Description
Heavenly Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a delightful and moist treat that beautifully melds the rich flavors of coffee with the tangy goodness of sour cream. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this cake features a tender crumb and a sweet cinnamon topping that makes each slice irresistible. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s bound to become a family favorite, bringing everyone together over its warm, inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients: ½ cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, and ¼ cup flour. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth. Gradually fold in the combined flour and baking powder.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with half of the cinnamon topping. Repeat with the remaining batter and topping mixture.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg