When life gives you sour cream, turn it into an easy coffee cake that somehow makes you feel like a baking pro. This cake is as simple as it gets—no fuss, no complicated ingredients. Just soft, moist, buttery goodness with a slight tang that the sour cream brings. It’s so easy, even your most culinary-challenged friend could pull it off. And if they can’t, well, it’s their own fault. No judgment here. It’s everything you want in a coffee cake and nothing you don’t. So grab a fork and dive in, because breakfast just got a whole lot better.
Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake
An easy, moist, and buttery sour cream coffee cake that’s perfect for breakfast or any time you need a quick treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup butter softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together sour cream, egg, butter, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool, then serve.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin D: 2%
- Magnesium: 2%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
- Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier taste.
- Best served warm, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
