Delicious Sour Cream & Apple Streusel Coffee Cake
Indulge in this moist and decadent Sour Cream & Apple Streusel Coffee Cake, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat. This cake combines the rich flavors of sour cream and fresh apples, complemented by a crunchy pecan and cinnamon streusel topping. It's a delightful way to enjoy the sweet and tart notes of apples, making it a favorite for gatherings and a cozy home-baked snack. Serve it warm with coffee or tea for a comforting experience.
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chopped pecans
1 cup (Chopped)
Cinnamon
2 teaspoons (Ground)
Sugar
2 cups (Granulated, divided)
Butter or margarine
1/2 cup (Softened)
Eggs
2 (Large)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (Pure vanilla extract)
All-purpose flour
2 cups (Sifted)
Baking powder
1 teaspoon (Baking powder)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (Table salt)
Baking soda
1 teaspoon (Baking soda)
Sour cream
1 cup (Regular sour cream)
Apple
1 medium (Peeled and thinly sliced)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 or 10-inch square baking pan.
2
In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1 cup of sugar; mix well and set aside to create the streusel topping.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and remaining 1 cup of sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring to beat well after each addition.
5
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until just blended.
8
Fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth and uniform.
9
Spread half of the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
10
Arrange the thinly sliced apple slices over the batter, followed by half of the reserved nut mixture.
11
Carefully dollop the remaining batter over the apple and streusel layers, then sprinkle the top with the remaining nut mixture.
12
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
13
Once done, remove the coffee cake from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes.
14
After cooling, loosen the edges and lift the cake out of the pan to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
This recipe is for a Delicious Sour Cream & Apple Streusel Coffee Cake.
How many people does this cake serve?
This coffee cake provides approximately 12 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size baking pan should I use?
You should use a 9 or 10-inch square baking pan.
How do I prepare the baking pan?
The baking pan should be greased before adding the batter.
What ingredients are in the streusel topping?
The streusel topping consists of 1 cup of chopped pecans, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1 cup of sugar.
How do I prepare the streusel?
In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, cinnamon, and sugar, and mix them well.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed for the batter?
Cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
How should the eggs be added?
Add the 2 large eggs one at a time, ensuring you beat the mixture well after each addition.
What type of vanilla is used in this cake?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
What dry ingredients are needed for the batter?
You will need 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
When do I add the sour cream?
Fold in 1 cup of sour cream after the dry ingredients have been gradually added to the wet mixture.
How do I layer the batter and apples?
Spread half of the batter in the pan, arrange the apple slices on top, and then follow with half of the nut mixture.
Where does the remaining batter go?
Carefully dollop the remaining batter over the apple and streusel layers.
How is the cake finished before baking?
Sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining nut mixture before putting it in the oven.
How long does the cake need to bake?
Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes.
How can I tell if the coffee cake is fully cooked?
The cake is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
What is the cooling process for this cake?
Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then remove it from the pan to cool completely.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 1/2 cup of softened butter or margarine.
How many apples are required?
You will need one medium apple, which should be peeled and thinly sliced.
What type of nuts are used in the streusel?
The recipe uses 1 cup of chopped pecans.
Does the flour need to be sifted?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
What are the primary flavor profiles of this cake?
The cake features rich flavors of sour cream, fresh apples, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans.
What type of salt is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of table salt.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe suitable for home baking.
When is the best time to serve this cake?
It is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
How much cinnamon is used?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon in the streusel mixture.
How much sugar is used in total?
A total of 2 cups of sugar is used, divided between the batter and the streusel topping.
What leavening agents are used?
The cake uses both 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What makes the cake moist?
The inclusion of 1 cup of sour cream helps make the cake moist and decadent.