Divine Apple Delight: Heavenly Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe
Sour Cream & Apple Coffee Cake Recipe 🍏☕🍰
Prepare to indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic sour cream and apple coffee cake! This recipe yields a moist and tender cake infused with the sweetness of apples and the richness of sour cream, topped with a crunchy pecan and cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a comforting treat.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Pecans | 1 cup |
| Cinnamon | 2 tsp |
| Sugar | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Margarine | 2 tbsp |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp |
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Baking soda | 1/2 tsp |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Apple | 1 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Streusel:
- In a small bowl, combine pecans, cinnamon, and 1 cup of sugar. Set aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the remaining 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on high speed.
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Incorporate Eggs:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add Flavorings:
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to the mixture, beating well to ensure thorough incorporation.
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Incorporate Sour Cream:
- Stir in the sour cream until the batter is well combined.
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Layer the Batter:
- Spread half of the batter evenly into a greased 9 or 10-inch square baking pan.
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Add Apple Slices:
- Arrange the apple slices over the batter in the pan.
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Apply Streusel Mixture:
- Sprinkle half of the prepared pecan-cinnamon sugar mixture over the apple slices.
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Repeat Layers:
- Add the remaining batter over the apples, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining pecan-cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the coffee cake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- After cooling, carefully loosen the edges of the cake and lift it out of the pan.
- Slice, serve, and savor the wonderful flavors of this sour cream and apple coffee cake!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 396.9
- Fat Content: 19.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 64mg
- Sodium Content: 309mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 53.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 35.1g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
This sour cream and apple coffee cake recipe yields approximately 12 servings, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying throughout the week. Whether served alongside a cup of coffee for breakfast or as a dessert at your next gathering, this delicious cake is sure to impress!
