Sourdough Coffee Cake
A delightful treat that combines tangy sourdough with the sweet warmth of coffee cake, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 3/4 cup butter, melted adds moisture
- 1 cup brown sugar sweetness and depth
- 1 cup sugar sweetness
- 3 large eggs binding and structure
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract flavor enhancement
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter tangy flavor, moisture
- 1 1/2 cups milk moisture
- 1 teaspoon salt balances flavors
- 3 cups all-purpose flour structure
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon warm, aromatic flavor
- 1/2 cup brown sugar additional sweetness and moisture
Dry Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons baking soda leavening agent
- 1 cup all-purpose flour first portion for mixing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and prepare your baking pan with a light coating of butter or oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sourdough starter until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, salt, baking soda, and 1 cup of flour until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the remaining 2 cups of flour using a spatula.
- Combine cinnamon and remaining brown sugar in a small bowl.
Assembly and Baking
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Add the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.