Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Indulge in the timeless flavors of *Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake*, a classic dessert that pairs irresistible texture with rich, comforting sweetness. This moist and tender cake owes its perfect crumb to the addition of sour cream, while a luscious cinnamon-brown sugar streusel swirled through the middle and sprinkled with optional chopped nuts brings a delightful crunch and warm spiced aroma. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden bake in a bundt or tube pan, this coffee cake is easy to make yet impressive enough for any breakfast, brunch, or teatime spread. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite coffee or tea for a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for family gatherings or leisurely mornings.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch bundt pan or a similar-sized tube pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

On low speed, mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

In a small bowl, stir together the light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using) to create the streusel layer.

Step 8

Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the batter, then cover with the remaining batter and spread gently to smooth the top.

Step 9

Bake the coffee cake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to finish cooling.

Step 11

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with coffee or tea for a delightful treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1429.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5635.5

Total Fat 290.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 159.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1003.7mg	0%
Sodium 3268.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 737.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 496.2g
Protein 63.4g	0%

Vitamin D 198.7IU	0%
Calcium 620.5mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 1002.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 50.7%