Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive right into making this delicious Streusel Coffee Cake! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix these dry ingredients well, then add the softened butter. I find that using a hand mixer really makes it easier to incorporate the butter into the dry mix. Beat until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (See the next page below to continue steps…)