Description
An irresistible classic Sour Cream Coffee Cake featuring an exceptionally moist, tender cake base crowned with a generous, buttery cinnamon-sugar crumb topping. Perfect for any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (56g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Make the Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Make the Cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth, emulsified batter and better rise.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter until just combined. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to a tough cake.
- Cold Butter for Crumb: Use very cold butter for the streusel to achieve distinct, crunchy crumbs, not a paste.
- Grease and Flour Properly: A well-prepared pan prevents sticking, ensuring your cake comes out beautifully.
- Test for Doneness: Use a wooden skewer or toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/9th of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping, Streusel Coffee Cake, Easy Coffee Cake, Moist Coffee Cake, Classic Coffee Cake, Baking Recipe, Dessert, Breakfast Cake, Cinnamon Crumb Cake
