Aunt Martha’s Jewish Coffee Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 12
Aunt Martha's Jewish Coffee Cake: The Perfect Pairing for Your Morning Coffee
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Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped walnuts ( optional )
3/4 cup white sugar ( optional )
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ( optional )
1 pinch ground nutmeg ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
363
Sugar
28g
Fat
19g
Aunt Martha's Jewish Coffee Cake is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations. It is a cake that is perfect for breakfast as well as as an afternoon snack. This cake has a balanced sweetness and texture that makes it the perfect pairing with your morning coffee. It has a tangy flavor from the sour cream, and it is optional to add chopped walnuts that provide a crunchy texture. The cake is not too dense, making it soft and fluffy with a golden brown outer layer.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
2.Sift together 3 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3.Cream butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream. Mix until just smooth.
4.Combine 3/4 cup sugar, nuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5.Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half of nut mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and nut mixture.
6.Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan for 20 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely on a wire rack.

PROS

This Jewish Coffee Cake is a classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations.
It is perfect for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea.
The sweetness and texture of the cake are balanced perfectly, and the optional addition of walnuts provides a crunchy texture to the cake.

CONS

This cake is relatively high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The addition of walnuts is optional, but it does add extra calories and fat to the cake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. The use of sour cream provides a source of probiotics, which can aid in gut health. Walnuts are high in healthy fats and antioxidants, and they have been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

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