Here’s what happened with this cake: I followed the recipe closely and the cake baked up beautifully. Made this last night in a 12 portion mini bundt pan for a 75th birthday luncheon. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl mix 1/3 cup flour, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter and cinnamon. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @onceuponachef. Originally coffee cakes came from the Viennese kaffekuchen and were made with yeast, but today most American coffee cakes are similar to quick bread. Can you use an angel food pan for this recipe? , So glad you’re enjoying the recipes — thanks for taking the time to let me know! I did not make any changes to the recipe and the crumb topping was more powdery before baking. I loved the dense yet fluffy and tender crumb. It was. Tip: Whole Wheat Pastry Flour is a healthier option and no one will be able to tell it's whole wheat. And perhaps most exceptional of all is their Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Swirl. The flavor is so good. Hi Daniel, thank you for trying this recipe. The first week of every November is all about Thanksgiving Pies. Batter also made one small bundt pan with two layers of swirl took about 45 minutes in the same oven. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. To begin, make the cinnamon-walnut swirl. Add flour, baking powder, and salt gradually to butter mixture, alternating with additions of sour cream. Been searching for a basic yellow cake recipe for birthdays for some time. Set aside 1 cup of the crumb mixture and continue with the rest of the cake batter ingredients. Coffee cake doesn’t actually contain any coffee; it’s just called that as it would be nice served with a cup of coffee. 30 to 40 mins. Sour cream adds moisture without thinning out the batter, and it also helps activate the baking soda. Yummy! Leads me to my question: I do not have an airtight container to keep it in – if I wrap it in plastic wrap, would it keep fresh until Friday morning (Christmas)? Already thinking of making again!! The only change we made was to use pecans instead of walnuts (because we’d run out of the latter). I made exactly as written! Should I make changes to the measurement of ingredients or can I just use 8 inch pan? This cake was gone in 1 day!! It should keep til Friday AM wrapped in plastic wrap. What did I do wrong? Thank you. Oct 15, 2018 - This cake recipe is from Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, and it is the best recipe for coffee cake that I have made! If I could make a meal out of crumb topping… believe me, I would. Oct 15, 2018 - This cake recipe is from Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, and it is the best recipe for coffee cake that I have made! Everything was delicious and we enjoyed the cake this past week for breakfast. This recipe has been a lovely way for my newly retired best friend & I to revisit baking as a shared activity every 3 weeks or so. Next time, I’ll just bake as a cake. I had the same problem with the crumb, and I’m not a novice either. And the baking time really depends on the size of the minis so you’ll need to a close eye on them. Hi Jen. Jul 27, 2016 - Extra Crumb Cinnamon Struesel Sour Cream Coffee Cake…this recipe is a mouthful. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Hoping for the best! It’s nice to have both great recipes in my rotation. Grab a cookie, take a seat, and have fun exploring! Sprinkle the crumbs over the batter, pressingly lightly so they stick. Hi Nancy, Glad you like this! I’ve tried a lot of coffee cake recipes so I maybe a bit snobby as I want perfection. It is a dream come true. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Add flour, baking powder, and salt gradually to butter mixture, alternating with additions of sour cream. Thank you so much Jenn for making Christmas taste so yummy!! I just followed the recipe at the bottom. One was for my neighbor’s Birthday and the other for my husband. This cinnamon swirl filling gives it an added layer of flavor. The recipe is delish and the muffins came out fantastic, BUT I ended up with way more crumb topping that my little tins could handle. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Add the butter, and mix on medium-low speed until the mixture resembles damp sand (about 2 minutes). It is a recipe I will make again and again. And the cake lasts: you can store it in a covered container on the countertop for up to two weeks (but good luck keeping it that long!). No one said you had to share! Thank you! Just do your best to smooth it into an even layer with a spatula or back of a spoon.). Gently spread the remaining cake batter on top, and … I have really good luck baking with King Arthur flour. Tender, moist, golden cake with an inner swirl of cinnamon and a crumbly streusel topping. Sour cream keeps this coffee cake thick, rich and moist. Followed the recipe to the letter. Yep! Did you use a different size pan? No lovely swirls! Cover with another 1/3 of the remaining batter, using a spoon or spatula to spread the batter evenly over the pan and to the edges. It’s much more simpler and easier to follow than others I found online. Made this for Mother’s Day today for the first time. If you don’t, you can use an 8-inch square, but I’d halve the recipe. Let cool, and reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. I’m embarrassed to ask the following question, but do not want to risk making a mistake. It was disappointing that the recipe didn’t work on the first try. Hi Jenn this coffee cake was FABULOUS! Wife is extraordinarily happy we found this one. Beat in the eggs one at … I will definitely try again. Sounds silly, but forming larger chunks with your hands (like forming a cookie dough ball) works. Hi I made this as directed and it came out so great!! To make the topping: Combine all of the topping ingredients, stirring until evenly crumbly. This stayed moist on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside for days after baking. Please advise and help me improve! Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Layer half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake time may be a bit different so keep a close eye on it. Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups cane sugar 3 eggs at room temperature 1 Tbsp. My adult son would like for me to make these to take to his office but in muffin form as it is easier for people to grab. Hi, we made this delicious cake and recommend it highly as new bakers as a “can’t fail”. Set aside. This one is delicious, folks! – I saw in one of the comments that it failed because White Lily low protein flour was used. Seems like the center if the cake is taking its time. My daughter’s request every time she comes home and my friends favorite I must make her every time she entertains. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon. What brand of flour did you use? The cake is moist and tender with swirls of cocoa and cinnamon and the crumb topping is exactly right—not too overwhelming but just gives that cake that extra crunch it needs. Thank you very much for sharing your recipes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Other Coffee Cake Recipes You Might Enjoy. Please LMK how it turns out! Wonderful flavor and texture. 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