Sour Cream Coffee Cake is one of my most requested recipes, and I think you’ll understand why the moment you take that first bite. This tender, moist cake has been a favorite in our family for generations, and it’s easier to make than you might think.
The secret to this cake’s wonderful texture is the way the sour cream works with the baking soda—they create a magical reaction that makes the cake so light and fluffy. The rich butter and sugar cream together beautifully, giving you that homemade taste that no store-bought cake can match.
I love serving this with a hot cup of coffee on Sunday mornings, and it’s always the first thing to disappear when the grandchildren visit. Whether you’re bringing it to a potluck or enjoying it at your own kitchen table, this cake brings people together and fills the home with the most wonderful aroma.
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1.75 teaspoon Baking Powder
Instructions
- Mix baking soda with sour cream.
- Add sugar, butter to sour cream mixture, blend well.
- Add dry ingredients to sour cream mixture, blend well.
- Pour into baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees approx 30-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
