Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a moist, tender cake with a buttery, cinnamon-sugar streusel swirl, often baked in a Bundt or tube pan. Its key ingredients include sour cream, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and cinnamon, and it's a classic American breakfast or brunch treat, not to be confused with a coffee-flavored cake. It's designed to pair perfectly with a cup of coffee.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with a single slice typically containing 350-450 calories. The sour cream contributes fat and a small amount of protein, while the streusel and cake base provide the bulk of the carbohydrates and calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	320 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.05 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.8 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg

Per 1 piece (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of American coffee breaks and brunches, despite having no actual coffee in the batter. Nutritionally, the sour cream is unique as it adds moisture and tang while tenderizing the gluten, creating a richer crumb than milk-based cakes.