Introduction:
Indulge in the perfect coffee cake with this easy and delicious recipe. The moist cake is topped with a buttery crumb topping that will have you coming back for seconds. It’s the ideal treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or as a sweet snack any time of day.
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and nuts (if using) for the crumb topping. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the cake batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 320 || Carbohydrates: 40g || Fat: 16g || Protein: 4g || Fiber: 1g