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Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Description

This classic Coffee Cake recipe features a moist, tender crumb enriched with sour cream and layered with a cinnamon sugar and walnut streusel. Perfectly sweet and with a delightful crunch, it’s an ideal companion for your morning coffee or an afternoon treat.

Ingredients

Batter Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sour cream

Streusel Topping

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Beat the wet ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter with 2 cups of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take 5 to 7 minutes. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Finally, beat in the vanilla extract.
  2. Add the dry ingredients and sour cream: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with the sour cream to the wet ingredients, beating just enough to keep the batter smooth. Be careful not to overmix at this stage to avoid making the cake tough and dense.
  3. Assemble the coffee cake: Grease a 10-inch tube pan thoroughly. Spoon one-third of the batter into the pan. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle one-third of this cinnamon-nut mixture over the batter. Repeat these layers two more times, ending with the cinnamon-nut topping.
  4. Bake the coffee cake: Place the assembled cake in the preheated oven and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the coffee cake to cool in the pan at room temperature for 15 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Room temperature eggs help achieve a smooth, even batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • The tube pan helps the cake bake evenly for a moist center.
  • Ensure the walnuts are chopped evenly for consistent texture in the streusel.
  • Allow the coffee cake to cool to avoid it breaking apart when sliced.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/cinnamon-walnut-coffee-cake-recipe/