Breakfast

Grandma Brodowski’s Coffee Cake

Time65 Min
Yields9 Servings
ByGrandma Brodowski

"A traditional sour cream coffee cake featuring a layered cinnamon-nut streusel filling and topping. The recipe includes a variation note for a larger batch."

Preparation

1

Step 1

Cream the sugar, eggs, and butter (margarine) together.

2

Step 2

Mix the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt) separately.

3

Step 3

Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture along with the sour cream and vanilla.

4

Step 4

Combine the topping ingredients: brown sugar, cinnamon, 1/4 cup sugar, and chopped nuts.

5

Step 5

Pour 1/2 the batter into a greased 9x9 pan.

6

Step 6

Sprinkle 1/2 the topping on top so it is in the middle of the coffee cake.

7

Step 7

Add the remaining batter and sprinkle the remaining topping on the top.

8

Step 8

Cook at 325°F for 45 minutes.

Chef's Note

I often increase it by 1/2 adjusting to 3 cups flour, 1 1/2 t powder, 3 eggs etc. and put in 9x13 pan. Cook at 325, usually for about 50 to 55 minutes. Check the center with a tooth pick to know when done.

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