Sour Cream Coffee Cake (with Crumb Topping)
This moist and tender sour cream coffee cake with a crunchy, sweet crumb topping is perfect for lazy weekend mornings. Foolproof and delicious whether baked in a traditional oven or a pressure cooker, it’s a comforting treat you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 Eggs large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
Crumb Topping
- 1 cup Brown sugar packed
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Additional
- 1 tablespoon Butter for greasing the pan
- 1 tablespoon Sugar for sprinkling
- Non-stick spray optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- For the crumb topping, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite coffee or tea.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
This sour cream coffee cake is a perfect weekend treat that’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon crumb. Try it with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate cozy snack.