Classic Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Indulge in the rich flavors of this classic cinnamon coffee cake. A moist and tender cake with layers of cinnamon, nuts, and sugar, perfect for pairing with your favorite hot beverage or enjoying as a sweet treat any time of the day.

Ingredients

For the coffee cake
1	cup butter or margarine, softened
2 ¾	cups sugar, divided
2	teaspoons vanilla
4	eggs
3	cups all-purpose flour
2	teaspoons baking powder
1	teaspoon baking soda
1	teaspoon salt
16	ounces sour cream (2 cups)
2	tablespoons ground cinnamon
½	cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

• For the coffee cake

  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 2 cups of sugar together until fluffy.
  2. Add the vanilla extract; then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add them alternately with sour cream, beating just enough after each addition to keep the batter smooth.
  4. Spoon one-third of the batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan.
  5. Combine the ground cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and the remaining sugar; sprinkle one-third over the batter in the pan.
  6. Repeat the layers two more times.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 70 minutes or until the cake tests done.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes; then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Jul 25, 2024