Kahlua Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Heavenly Kahlua Sour CreamCoffee Cake Recipe with crumble topping. A breakfast treat you won’t be able to resist!
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Coffee cake always reminds me of grandmothers and childhood.
Simple and moist, these cakes are generally layered with cinnamon and nuts, then topped with a crumbly crust. Casual, yet decadent.
Coffee cake is the perfect cake to nibble while sipping tea or coffee at grandma’s kitchen table, pouring out your adventures (or whoas) from the day.
This rustic utilitarian style treat provides unassuming comfort that feels like a warm hug.
Grandma’s Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Growing up, it seemed every church or neighborhood event would inspire someone to bring a coffee cake. Usually a sweet elderly lady.
I don’t think anyone would have ever refused, and they were always gone by the end of the event.
Nowadays I crave coffee cake when I’m feeling down, or need to get something off my chest. Just a taste makes me feel at ease, as if grandma were still around to listen to my problems.
Today’s variation is a simple cinnamon and sour cream coffee cake recipe with a surprise element… Kahlua coffee liquor glaze.
I layered the cake batter in a pan, sprinkling a cinnamon-pecan mixture between each layer of batter. Then I mixed the last of the pecan mixture with a little butter and flour to make a crumb topping.
Kahlua Coffee Cake with Sour Cream
After the crumble is sprinkled over the top, the Kahlua Coffee Cake bakes into fluffy tender layers of goodness with a crusty surface.
As if that weren’t enough, a sweet Kahlua glaze is drizzled over the top to seep down into the cake, creating pockets of boozy coffee essence!
Kahlua Sour Cream Coffee Cake is a marvelous treat to serve as a naughty breakfast or brunch, as an after-school snack, or as a casual dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Or… serve this Easy Coffee Cake like grandma would have, with a cup of coffee (or cold milk) and a big hug.
Easy Coffee Cake Recipe
Ready to get started? Here’s what you’ll need…
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Sea salt, or kosher salt
- Sour cream (could use low fat)
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped pecan pieces
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Kahlua coffee liquor
- Powdered sugar
How To Make Coffee Cake
Making a layered coffee cake in much easier than you might think! Let’s do this…
- Mix – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the sour cream, eggs and vanilla. Then melt 1 stick of butter and mix into the batter.
- Layer – In a medium bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Spread 1/3 of the batter in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Then sprinkle 1/3 of the pecan mixture over the batter. Repeat with another 1/3 of the batter followed by the nut mixture. Then spread the last of the batter over the top.
- Crumble – To the remaining 1/3 of the pecan mixture, add 1/4 cup flour. Cut the last 3 tablespoons of butter into cubes and mix into the nut mixture by hand, creating small chunky pebbles of dough. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the surface of the cake.
- Bake – Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Drizzle – Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, poke holes over the surface of the cake for the glaze. Whisk the Kahlua and powdered sugar together in a small bowl, then drizzle over the surface while the cake is still warm.
Get the Full Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe with Kahlua Below
Kahlua Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe FAQ
Can You Make This A Gluten Free Coffee Cake?
Absolutely! Simply swap Gluten Free Baking Mix for the all-purpose flour!
How Long Does This Recipe Last? Is This Easy Coffee Cake A Good Make-Ahead?
Yes. It lasts about 5 days sitting out at room temperature. However, I would only make it 2-3 days before an event.
I Don’t Like Pecans… Can I Use Another Nut?
Sure! Walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts are all good options.
Easy Coffee Cake Recipe Q&A (Continued)
Does This Kahlua Coffee Cake Freeze Well?
Yes it does. Just be sure to wrap to well, so it doensn’t get freezer burn, and freeze up to 6 months. Then thaw at room temperature.
What Else Should You Serve With Coffee Cake For Breakfast?
So glad you asked…
- Coffee (of course!)
- Oven Baked Bacon
- Simple Strawberry Smoothies
- Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole
- Tropical Kiwi Fruit Cups
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Kahlua Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups sour cream (could use low fat)
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecan pieces
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Kahlua coffee liquor
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the sour cream, eggs and vanilla. Then melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter and mix into the batter. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Spread 1/3 of the batter in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Then sprinkle 1/3 of the pecan mixture over the batter. Repeat with another 1/3 of the batter followed by the nut mixture. Then spread the last of the batter over the top.
- To the remaining 1/3 of the pecan mixture, add 1/4 cup flour. Cut the last 3 tablespoons of butter into cubes and mix into the nut mixture by hand, creating small chunky pebbles of dough. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the surface of the cake.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, poke holes over the surface of the cake for the glaze. Whisk the Kahlua and powdered sugar together in a small bowl, then drizzle over the surface while the cake is still warm. Allow the cake to cool and the glaze to harden. Cut and serve.
Wonder if it’s okay to just eat the top off. LOL Looks divine, Sommer. Perfect for a weekend brunch!
Oh my gosh- this is the best “adult” coffee cake- what a great idea for a brunch with friends :)
That crumb!!
My mom always had a coffee cake on hand for company, it would be so fabulous to have a good recipe on hand for just such an occassion!! This crumbly crust looks off the hook!
If you need me, I’ll be making this for brunch this weekend! Such a great idea!
A warm hug is such a good way to describe coffee cake. LOVE the layers too!
YES! Can not wait to try this!
The layers in this are calling to me!
This is soooo calling my name! Gorgeous!!
This looks so moist and delish!! I’d love a slice right now.
Wow! Kahlua in coffee cake….so blissful!
How fabulous is this?! Mmm!
Looks so moist and delicious!
This is next level coffee cake! I’ll take mine with a huge scoop of ice cream please!
I am obsessed with coffee cake, and this Kahlua just takes it over the top!
I wish I had this with my coffee this morning ;)
Sounds so delicious. Thank you.
I am a sucker for a great coffeecake. This looks so cozy!!