Ingredients
For the cake:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the streusel topping:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and sour cream: Beat in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.
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Pour batter into pan: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
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Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cubed cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until crumbly.
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Top the batter: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
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Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Add nuts: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter or topping for added texture.
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Fruit variation: Add diced apples or pears to the batter for a fruity twist.
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Add glaze: Drizzle a simple powdered sugar glaze over the top for extra sweetness and decoration.
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Make it dairy-free: Substitute the sour cream with a dairy-free option like coconut yogurt or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
