Decadent Walnut Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Indulge in this Decadent Walnut Sour Cream Coffee Cake, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon snack. Moist and tender with the richness of sour cream, this cake boasts a delicious blend of chopped walnuts and a hint of cinnamon, topped with a crunchy brown sugar streusel. This recipe yields two round cakes or one large 9x13 cake, allowing you to share the joy with family and friends.
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
3/4 cup (softened)
granulated sugar
1 cup (divided)
eggs
2 (large)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
all-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
baking soda
1 teaspoon (none)
baking powder
1 teaspoon (none)
sour cream
1 cup (none)
brown sugar
1/3 cup (packed)
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
white sugar
1/4 cup (none)
chopped walnuts
1 cup (none)
ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease two round cake pans or one 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
4
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined after each addition.
5
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, white sugar, chopped walnuts, and ground nutmeg to create the topping mixture.
6
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan(s), then sprinkle half of the walnut topping over the batter. Carefully spread the remaining batter on top and finish with the rest of the topping mixture.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Walnut Sour Cream Coffee Cake?
This is a moist and tender coffee cake made with sour cream, featuring a rich walnut and cinnamon streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
How many cakes does this recipe produce?
This recipe yields either two round cakes or one large 9x13 inch cake.
What is the required oven temperature for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How should I prepare the baking pans?
Generously grease the pans with cooking spray or butter before adding the batter.
What are the primary ingredients for the cake batter?
The batter consists of softened butter, granulated sugar, large eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sour cream.
How much butter is needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of softened butter.
What is the preparation method for the butter and sugar?
Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
How should the eggs be added to the batter?
Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
What kind of flour is used in this coffee cake?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Does the recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
Both are used: 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How do you incorporate the dry ingredients and sour cream?
Gradually add the dry flour mixture alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
What ingredients make up the walnut topping?
The topping is a combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, white sugar, chopped walnuts, and ground nutmeg.
How much chopped walnuts are required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
How do you layer the cake batter and topping?
Pour half the batter into the pan, sprinkle half the walnut topping, add the remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the topping.
What is the recommended baking time?
Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes.
How do I check if the coffee cake is fully cooked?
Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; it is done if the toothpick comes out clean.
Should the cake be cooled before serving?
Yes, allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before serving.
What type of vanilla extract should I use?
The recipe specifies using 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
Is there nutmeg in this recipe?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg is used in the topping mixture.
Can I use brown sugar in the batter?
Brown sugar is specifically used for the topping, while granulated sugar is used in the cake batter.
What size glass baking dish is suitable?
A 9x13-inch glass baking dish is perfect for this recipe.
How much cinnamon is in the topping?
The walnut topping includes 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What makes the cake moist?
The addition of 1 cup of sour cream ensures the cake is moist and tender.
Is this cake suitable for brunch?
Yes, it is highly recommended for brunch, breakfast, or as a sweet treat.
What kind of sugar is in the topping?
The topping uses both packed brown sugar (1/3 cup) and white sugar (1/4 cup).
How many eggs are needed?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
Can I make this as a single large cake?
Yes, you can bake it in a single 9x13-inch baking dish.
What is the texture of the topping?
The topping provides a crunchy texture due to the chopped walnuts and sugars.
Is the flour sifted before measuring?
The ingredients list specifies 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Is this an easy recipe for beginners?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy baking recipe suitable for home cooks.