In this post, we’ll share a delicious recipe for Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
- 1 1/4 c. apples, peeled and thinly sliced
Baking Instructions
- Combine flour, soda and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Blend in flour mix, alternating with sour cream. In another bowl, mix together apples, cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar and nuts. Spread half the batter in a greased 9-inch tube or Bundt pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon-apple mix over the batter. Spoon in the rest of the batter and sprinkle on the rest of the cinnamon-apple mix. Bake at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Calorie: 450
Total cooking time:1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
A Tale of Flour, Apples and Some Cake
Let me tell you a story about making an Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake that’s packed with all the good stuff – flour, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, more sugar, cinnamon, nuts and apples. It’s a tale of sugar and spice and everything nice – with a side of humor, of course.
The Beginning: Flour, Baking Soda, and Salt
Once upon a time, there were three musketeers – two cups of flour, one teaspoon of baking soda and a half teaspoon of salt. They were mixed together, forming a bond stronger than super glue. They knew they had a bigger purpose to serve. Little did they know, they were about to be the backbone of something truly delicious.
The Creamy Dream Team: Butter and Sugar
Meanwhile, in another bowl, ½ cup of butter was having a sweet rendezvous with a cup of sugar. They danced around the bowl until they became fluffy. It was a sight to behold, my friends. A sweet, creamy ballet, if you will.
Enter: Eggs and Vanilla
Crashing the butter-sugar party were two eggs and a teaspoon of vanilla. They were tossed into the bowl, creating a scene that resembled a fancy masquerade ball. The eggs, being the life of the party, mixed well, adding to the creamy, fluffy spectacle.
The Marriage of Bowls
The moment had come to unite the two mixtures. The flour mix was blended into the creamy party, alternating with a cup of sour cream. It was like watching a beautifully choreographed dance, each ingredient taking its turn to join the mix.
The Sweet and Spicy Affair
In a separate bowl, a sweet and spicy affair was happening. Apples, cinnamon, ½ cup of sugar, and chopped nuts were having a grand ol’ time. I swear, if those apples could talk, they’d tell tales of sugar and spice that would make a great rom-com.
The Layered Love Story
The time had come to spread half the batter in a greased 9-inch tube or Bundt pan. It felt like tucking a child into bed – gently and with love. Then, the cinnamon-apple mix was sprinkled over the batter like fairy dust. The rest of the batter was spooned in, followed by the rest of the cinnamon-apple mix. It was a layered love story waiting to be baked.
The Hot Oven Tango
The cake was ready to do the hot oven tango at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes. As it baked, the aroma filled my kitchen, making me feel like a proud parent at their kid’s graduation.
The Cooling Period
After baking, the cake had a cooling period of 10 minutes. I must say, waiting for a cake to cool is a test of patience that could rival waiting for paint to dry. But as they say, good things come to those who wait.
The Sweet Conclusion
And there you have it, folks! The Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake was ready to be devoured. It was a journey of laughter, patience, and a whole lot of love, all baked into one delicious cake. So, the next time you’re in the mood for some baking humor, give this recipe a whirl. Happy baking!
