This Hungarian Coffee Cake is a rich, buttery, and tender treat, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack with coffee. ☕✨ With its soft, cinnamon-sugar swirls and a slightly crisp, golden topping, this cake melts in your mouth with every bite. A nostalgic, comforting classic!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8-10)
For the Cake Batter:
🥚 2 large eggs
🧈 ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
🍯 ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
🥛 1 cup (240ml) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a tangy touch)
🌿 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥄 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
🧂 1 teaspoon baking powder
🥄 ½ teaspoon baking soda
🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:
🍂 ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
🌿 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
🧈 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Topping:
🧈 ¼ cup (30g) chopped walnuts (optional, for crunch)
🍂 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
🌿 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
📝 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round or square baking pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Make the Batter
1️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2️⃣ Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3️⃣ Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
4️⃣ In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5️⃣ Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix!).