Description
This Best Easy Coffee Cake recipe is a delightful and simple treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. With a moist crumb and a sweet cinnamon swirl, it pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Batter: In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Combine Batter: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mix: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts if using.
- Layer and Bake: Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mix, add remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon mixture. Swirl gently with a knife. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast.
- Experiment with different toppings like chocolate chips or fresh berries for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
