The Best Coffee Cake Recipe in the World

Okay, so this may be a strong statement, but no one who tries this recipe can say it isn't at least darn well close.

This is a delicious, unique take on the basic coffee cake, and satisfies even the pickiest eaters.

The secret in this recipe lies mainly in the use of cocoa, which is typically not included in coffee cake recipes, and which really adds an extra bit of richness to the cake.

Ingredients:

Streusel Layer

1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cocoa
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cake Layer

3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups sour cream

Preparation:

To prepare the cake, you want to start by preheating the oven to 350°F. It is important to have the oven heated to the correct temperature before baking, as with all cakes, to ensure the best results.

Mix the ingredients for the streusel layer to start, and keep separate.

Combine the dry cake ingredients and mix until well blended, being careful not to overmix.

Now you want to cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, and then add the eggs and sour cream, adding in the dry ingredient mixture afterwards.

Place about 1/3 of this cake mix in a greased tube or bundt pan, and then layer 1/2 of the streusel mixture over the cake batter.

You want to add another layer of each, and then finish off with a top layer of cake batter.

Bake the cake for about an hour, or until you insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean.

Finish off with some delicious sour cream icing for the most nicest taste and look.

This is a supreme coffee cake recipe that is quick and easy to do, and which is sure to become a family staple.

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