Description
Experience the joy of the holiday season with this delightful Christmas Coffee Cake. With its buttery, cinnamon-infused batter and a crunchy crumb topping, each bite is a taste of festive bliss. Perfect for brunch or as a cozy snack by the fire, this cake will become the star of your holiday gatherings, creating unforgettable moments with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream or yogurt until just combined.
- For the crumb topping, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nuts in a separate bowl; sprinkle over the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg