HAZELNUT CRUMB COFFEE CAKE

Hazelnut Crumb Coffee Cake image

This was a plain brunch cake that I played around with until I came up with this recipe. My husband says it tastes like a hot fudge sundae.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
BATTER:
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts; set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat. Stir until smooth; cool. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add the sour cream, butter and egg; beat until blended. Remove 1 cup of batter; stir in chocolate., Spread the remaining batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; spoon chocolate batter over the top. Cut through batters with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with reserved nut topping. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.