Hey everyone! Today, I’ve got a special treat for you: a fantastic recipe for coffee cake without sour cream. Coffee cake is a moist, fluffy and buttery cake. It has a cinnamon sugar layer in the center of the cake and a crumbly topping. Perfect for pairing with your favorite cup of joe. Traditionally, it’s made with sour cream, which adds a tangy flavor and tender texture.
But here’s the thing: I’m all about convenience. And let’s face it, running to the store for sour cream isn’t always on the agenda. Plus, who wants to deal with leftover sour cream sitting in the fridge? Not me!
So, If you are anything like me I think you will appreciate this recipe for a classic coffee cake recipe that uses ingredients you probably already have at home. No need to make any extra trips to the store!
Equipment
- Stand or Hand mixer
- Paddle attachment (if you have one)
- 8×8 square metal or ceramic baking pan. If you do not have one try using a round 9-inch baking pan. Do not use a 9×13 rectangular pan as it is too big and it won’t work.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 200g All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- Πtsp Baking Soda
- œ tsp Salt
- 2/3 cup of milk (at room temperature)
- 10ml Lemon Juice or Vinegar
- 115g Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
- 200g Granulated Sugar (white sugar)
- œ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs (at room temperature)
For the Filling:
- 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar (or more Granulated Sugar)
- 2tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup or 100g Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup or 65g All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp pf salt
- 3 tbsp or 45g Unsalted melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and grease an 8×8-inch cake pan with butter.
- Prepare the Milk: In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice or vinegar with the milk. Stir and set aside.
3, Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix. This takes me 4-5 minutes usually. Remember to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula every once in a while.
5. Add Eggs: Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition.
6. Alternate Mixing: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
7. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the filling ingredients until well combined.
8. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In another bowl, combine all streusel ingredients until you get coarse crumbs
9. Layer and Bake: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and spread evenly.
10. Finally, sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of the batter.
11. Bake: Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes:
1) Bake time can vary. Every oven is unique. So start keeping an eye on your cake after 30 min.
2) When you’re spreading out your cake batter in the pan, aim for an even layer. It’s super important for making sure your cake bakes up just right. Now, it doesn’t have to look like a work of art since you will be placing the crumbly topping on top of the cake. But, try your best to get that batter spread out evenly. This way, every bite of your coffee cake will be perfectly baked and oh-so-delicious.
Storage Instructions:
Keep your coffee cake fresh and delicious with these storage tips:
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Extend shelf life by refrigerating the cake for up to a week. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for a few seconds or warm the entire cake in the oven before serving.
How to Serve and/or Pairings:
Indulge in this delightful coffee cake as a standalone treat or elevate it with these pairing ideas:
- Enjoy a slice with a piping hot cup of coffee or your favorite tea for a cozy morning indulgence or afternoon snack.
- For a delicious dessert, serve warm slices with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Elevate brunch gatherings by pairing this coffee cake with fresh fruit salad or yogurt parfait.
Coffee Cake Without Sour Cream
Equipment
- Stand or Hand mixer
- Paddle attachment (if you have one)
- 8×8 square  metal or ceramic baking pan. If you do not have one try using a round 9-inch baking pan. Do not use a 9×13 rectangular pan as it is too big and it won't work.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 200 g All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- Πtsp Baking Soda
- œ tsp Salt
- 2/3 cup of milk at room temperature
- 10 ml Lemon Juice or Vinegar
- 115 g Unsalted Butter at room temperature
- 200 g Granulated Sugar white sugar
- œ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs at room temperature
For the Filling:
- 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 3 tbsp Brown Sugar or more Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup or 100g Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup or 65g All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp pf salt
- 3 tbsp or 45g Unsalted melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and grease an 8×8-inch cake pan with butter.
- Prepare the Milk:Â In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice or vinegar with the milk. Stir and set aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:Â In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:Â Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix. This takes me 4-5 minutes usually. Remember to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula every once in a while.
- Add Eggs:Â Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Alternate Mixing:Â Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Make the Filling:Â In a small bowl, mix together the filling ingredients until well combined.
- Prepare the Streusel Topping:Â In another bowl, combine all streusel ingredients until you get coarse crumbs
- Layer and Bake: Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the filling mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining batter and spread evenly. Finally, sprinkle the streusel topping over the top of the batter.
- Bake:Â Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
FAQ:
Can I skip the cinnamon sugar layer? Sure! It is not essential. You will still get a delicious fluffy cake. I recommend keeping the streusel topping, otherwise, your cake won’t look like a coffee cake.
So that’s it! Let me know if you have any questions. This great cake recipe has been translated from this youtube video here I think this is the best coffee cake recipe if you are like me and you don’t like having to go grocery shopping just to get one thing for a recipe.
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