Description
Sour cream coffee cake is a classic, moist, and tender cake swirled with cinnamon-sugar and topped with a crunchy streusel-like layer. The sour cream adds richness and a subtle tang, balancing the sweetness and keeping the cake soft. Perfect with coffee or tea, this timeless recipe is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream (12 oz)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Optional Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix in half the flour mixture, then half the sour cream. Repeat with remaining flour mixture and sour cream until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts (if using).
- Spread half the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-sugar topping over it. Spoon and spread the remaining batter over the top, then finish with the rest of the topping.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10–15 minutes on a wire rack.
- If desired, whisk powdered sugar with milk to make glaze. Drizzle over warm cake before serving.
Notes
- Store tightly covered to keep the cake moist.
- Use full-fat sour cream for an even richer texture.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream if needed.
- Omit nuts if desired, or substitute with chocolate chips.
- Bake in a Bundt pan for a decorative look (adjust baking time to 40–50 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
