Description
Delightful coffee cake promises a symphony of warmth and comfort with rich cinnamon swirls dancing through tender crumb. Homemade goodness beckons you to savor each heavenly bite of this classic American breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Swirl Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) brown sugar (for cinnamon swirl)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
- ½ cup (63 grams) all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for crumb topping)
- ¼ cup (57 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed (for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×9-inch baking vessel with a light butter coating and flour dusting or parchment lining.
- Create the aromatic cinnamon swirl mixture by combining brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a compact mixing container. Reserve this fragrant blend for later layering.
- Craft the rustic crumb topping by blending flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Incorporate cold butter using a fork or pastry tool, working the ingredients until they resemble coarse, sandy texture. Chill the topping in the refrigerator to maintain its crumbly consistency.
- Develop the cake foundation by whipping butter and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture becomes ethereally light and voluminous. Introduce eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition. Fold in vanilla extract and sour cream for richness and moisture.
- Simultaneously, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel. Gently incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to preserve the cake’s delicate structure.
- Construct the cake’s layers by spreading half the batter into the prepared pan. Evenly distribute the cinnamon swirl mixture across the initial batter layer. Carefully add the remaining batter, ensuring complete coverage of the cinnamon layer.
- Crown the cake with the chilled crumb topping, creating a textural landscape across the surface.
- Slide the assembled cake into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without wet batter clinging to it.
- Allow the cake to rest and settle for a minimum of 15 minutes after removing from the oven. Slice and serve while still warm or at ambient temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother, more even mixing and better cake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake; stop mixing as soon as dry ingredients are incorporated.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum for better structure.
- Create variations by adding chopped nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips to the crumb topping for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 51 mg