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Fabulous. Festive. First-Class..............
They say "a picture is worth a thousand words"....... so I won't say any more except...........
you want this recipe in your holiday collection .......... For sure!
Sour Cream Coffee Cake w/ Gingersnap-Toffee Streusel
Ingredients for Streusel:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystalized ginger
1 ½ sticks melted butter
¾ cup toffee bits (like Heath Bits of Brickle or Skor Toffee Bits)
¾ cup crushed ginger snaps (I put them in a zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream (I always use reduced-fat)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2-3 tablespoons whole milk, start with 2 and, if too thick to drizzle add just a bit at a time until it's just right
Directions:
1. Make the streusel topping; mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, crystalized ginger, crushed ginger snaps, toffee bits and salt. Pour melted butter over flour mixture and mix with a fork until large crumbs form. Set aside.
4. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Continue to beat until well combined.
5. Spoon half the batter into pan. Sprinkle half of streusel mixture evenly over batter. Top with remaining batter, and spread evenly using an offset spatula. Sprinkle remaining streusel evenly over batter.
6. Bake at 350˚F until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cool completely. Remove cake from pan, and transfer to parchment or foil.
7. Make the glaze; mix together powdered sugar and milk. If mixture is too thick to drizzle, add a bit more milk, just a few drops at a time, till right. Drizzle over cake, let icing drip down sides. Let set for 30 minutes before serving.
Harriet says
Hi Chris
I was wondering if you would freeze this cake without the icing (and ice after it has thawed) or will it freeze ok with the icing? Thanks so much. I can't wit to make it.
Chris Scheuer says
Hi Harriet, I think freezing it without the icing would work better and the icing would look prettier when you serve it! ENJOY!
Kate says
What a beautiful cake.... Perfect with a cup of tea. There is something that always draws me to ginger.....I am pinning this one! Thank you.
Terry Ann says
I'm a big fan of bundt cakes and this one looks delicious!
Jennifer says
Oh wow! This looks delicious. So beautiful to make for the holidays too!
Kathy says
I found your blog on FoodGawker. Love it! This cake looks delicious!
Christin says
Beautiful cake! I love how the frosting drips down the sides.
Mary says
I am really loving this. The cake looks fantastic and I'm sure it is delicious. I really like this recipe. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Catherine says
This looks picture perfect!! It looks moist and very delicious. Blessings, Catherine xo
Helena Ljunggren says
WOW! Beautiful cake!!
Lizzy says
What a beautiful coffee cake! The drizzle is just perfect...and I'd never turn down a slice of anything with toffee in the title 🙂
Sandra says
My challenge wiil be not picking at the topping each time that cake is in sight. Also, you have to know that I am in love with your presentation!
Hovkonditorn says
Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog! This cake sounds delicious! Have a great day!
bellini says
I can envision this on my holiday table!!!
Vicki Bensinger says
This is beautiful and sounds so good. Heath Bar is a favorite of my husbands so I know he'd love it but probably hate me for making it since he would more than likely devour it. I will definitely print this off and make it when we have company so he won't eat the entire thing himself. Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
Chris, your titles are always so captivating that I don't even need to see a photo. And, normally, it's all about the photo! The shot of the table setting is gorgeous... What a delicious looking coffee cake!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
You had me at the title of this one. How delicious!