Make Ahead Sour Cream Coffee Cake

This make-ahead sour cream coffee cake is moist, tender, and packed with a cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this coffee cake is a crowd-pleaser that can be prepared in advance to save time on busy mornings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the streusel topping:
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel topping.
7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
8. Repeat with the remaining batter and streusel topping.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the coffee cake to cool before serving. Enjoy!

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