Sourdough Coffee Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of this sourdough coffee cake. With a moist and tender crumb, this cake is the perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee. The tangy notes from the sourdough starter add a unique twist to this classic treat. This recipe is simple to follow and yields a cake that will impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• - 1 cup active sourdough starter
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 cup granulated sugar
• - 2 large eggs
• - 1 tsp vanilla extract
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 tsp baking powder
• - 1/2 tsp baking soda
• - 1/2 tsp salt
• - 1 cup buttermilk
• - 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• - For the streusel topping:
• - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• - 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Mix in the sourdough starter, followed by the remaining dry ingredients.
7. Gradually add the buttermilk, alternating with the dry ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
8. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
9. In a small bowl, combine all the streusel topping ingredients and mix until crumbly.
10. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
11. Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
12. Carefully spread the remaining cake batter over the streusel layer and top with the remaining streusel.
13. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Allow the coffee cake to cool in the baking dish for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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