Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe

Craving a moist, melt-in-your-mouth sour cream coffee cake? Look no further! This recipe, passed down from my mom, is the ultimate comfort food. Forget dry, crumbly cakes – this one is unbelievably moist and delicious, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Neighbor's kids are already lining up for a slice (especially when it's loaded with chocolate chips!). Get ready to experience the best sour cream coffee cake you've ever tasted. Variations included!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 296.4 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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How to Make Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream and milk. Add to the batter and mix until just combined.
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips (optional).
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

38g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake?

Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake?

Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake has approximately 296.4 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake?

The key ingredients for Margaret's Sour Cream Coffee Cake are White Sugar, Cinnamon, Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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