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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 430.4 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g |
| Fat | 21.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Sugar | 34.7 g |
Published on Jul 25, 2024 by Luminița