Aunt Jewel's Coffee Cake

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 325°F.

2. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

3. Beat butter and 1 cup of the sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.

4. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into batter until smooth.

5. Spoon half of the batter into pan.Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the cinnamon and nuts (if using) in a small bowl. Sprinkle 2/3 of it over the batter. Top with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.

6. Bake at 325°F for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm