VIOLA'S COFFEE CAKE

Viola's Coffee Cake image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature, plus additional for serving
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

For the crumb topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
For the batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, allowing each to be fully incorporated. Add the vanilla paste and sour cream and beat until smooth.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add to the batter and mix until combined.
Spread the batter in the prepared springform pan and sprinkle with the crumb topping. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Place the cake, still in the pan, on a wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Remove from the pan, then slice and serve with a dollop of sour cream if desired.