Delicious Polish Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of a traditional Polish coffee cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this moist and tender cake is filled with a sweet cinnamon swirl and topped with a crumbly streusel topping.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
8. Sprinkle the filling evenly over the batter in the pan.
9. Pour the remaining batter over the filling and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
10. In another bowl, combine the streusel topping ingredients until crumbly.
11. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter in the pan.
12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
13. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

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