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Sourdough Coffee Cake

Mouthwatering Sourdough Coffee Cake for Your Best Brunch Ever

Indulge in this Sourdough Coffee Cake, a deliciously wholesome brunch option sweetened with maple syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Honey can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter Fed or unfed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Avocado Oil Can swap for melted butter
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Plain unsweetened yogurt can be used
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Or non-dairy milk
  • 2 large Eggs Can use flax eggs for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a great twist
For the Cinnamon Layer
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be used for variation
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a substitute
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Flour Can double for extra crunch
  • 1/4 cup Butter Vegan butter can be used
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can use coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Optional Additions
  • Fruits (like blueberries or chopped apples) Experiment with what you love
  • Spices (like cardamom or nutmeg) Add for extra deliciousness

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan lined with parchment or greased flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sourdough starter, avocado oil, sour cream, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until just combined.
  3. Fold in the flour until no dry spots remain, leaving some lumps for a tender texture.
  4. Mix brown sugar with ground cinnamon for the cinnamon layer and combine flour, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for streusel topping.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle the cinnamon layer, then top with remaining batter.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For deeper flavor, refrigerate the batter overnight for long fermentation before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Sourdough Coffee Cake can be frozen or stored at room temperature for tasty snacking and brunching!

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