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Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl Recipe

Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sour Cream Coffee Cake with a Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl. This moist and tender cake is perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.


Ingredients

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Main Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Cinnamon-Walnut Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking dish.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Mix in flour mixture and sour cream alternately in three parts.
  6. Prepare swirl: Combine walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  7. Layer batter: Spread half of the batter, sprinkle half of the swirl mixture, add remaining batter, and top with the rest of the swirl mixture.
  8. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool before serving.

Notes

  • This coffee cake freezes well and remains moist for days.
  • Drizzle with a simple powdered sugar and milk glaze if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 47g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg