Overnight Coffee Cake
Overnight coffee cake is a make-ahead treat where the batter is prepared the night before, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to develop for a moist, tender crumb. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, it's baked fresh in the morning for a warm, flavorful breakfast or brunch delight.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup soft shortening or softened butter
- 1 8 oz container sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Combine butter and sugar: cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs and sour cream, mixing well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Mix well then add to batter and combine completely.
- Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Combine brown sugar, nuts (optional) and cinnamon; and 6 tablespoons of melted butter mix well and sprinkle evenly over batter, cover and chill overnight. In the morning, uncover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done with a toothpick.